How To Comfort A Grieving Spouse
Don t be afraid to speak the name of their loved one.
How to comfort a grieving spouse. Words of support and encouragement offer some of the greatest comforts to someone who is grieving. The initial shock after losing a spouse. Let your spouse talk about their loved one.
It will all help you get through the loss and pain. Use your natural gifts. Hold his or her hand squeeze his or her arm or sit with your arm around his or her shoulders.
Don t tire of holding him and voicing your support. Just be there for them. Perhaps your spouse will naturally turn to you and find comfort in your arms.
Don t worry about how you are going to respond just try to be understanding. Help them remember their loved one. Offering your support lets him know that you are reliable in his time of need.
Normal grieving may involve your partner becoming sullen and withdrawn for a few weeks. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Often the best way to help someone grieving the death of a spouse is to just be there.
When my dad died i noticed many worried about doing the right thing. It will get easier. Remember things get broken discarded or replaced yet people matter.