E31: Supporting Someone #3: 12 Texts to Send a Grieving Friend This Holiday Season
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Not sure what to say to someone grieving during the holidays? These 12 simple text messages are a powerful way to show care, even when you're not sure what to say.
You'll learn:
How to avoid common clichés like "Let me know if you need anything" or "You have so much to be thankful for!"
How to validate your friend's pain without trying to fix it
How you can offer presence via text without pressure for your griever to respond
How to gently remind them grief won't always feel this hard
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