ksk0_0 Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 My g/f's grandma is about to pass soon - maybe within this or next month, I don't know - shes (her gran) hangin in there though. But I don't know what to say/do when she actually passes - I haven't been in a situation like this many times and many of MY Grandparents passed away when I was young so I didn't know back then. Suggestions? Don't really know what to say to both g/f and parents Link to comment
Tinkerbell Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 I know you don't want to hear this, but nothing that you say is going to make any of them feel any better, so the polite thing to do would be to offer your sympathies and let your girlfriend know you're there for her if she wants to talk or needs a shoulder to cry on. Link to comment
ksk0_0 Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 Um.. well, I'm not very good at this so... examples of what to say (a.k.a. sympathetic stuff sayings) since like i said, haven't encountered this kind of stuff alot in past. Link to comment
ticklebug Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 ksk - you basically have to end up sounding like a hallmark card. "I'm so sorry she passed." "Remember, she isn't suffering anymore." "If you need anything, I'm here" "want to go do something to get your mind off things for a while" things like that... Link to comment
ShySoul Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I think its more what you do than what you say. She'll probably get a hundred people telling her how sorry they are for her loss. You should say it too, but try to do something extra to let her know you care about her. If she needs a shoulder to cry on, be that shoulder. Hold her and comfort her. Maybe take her someplace fun to try to get her mind off of it and any grief she may be feeling. Help her out in any way you can. Basicaly, just be there for her and be supportive. Link to comment
ksk0_0 Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 alright, thanks alot Link to comment
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