Bereavement

auntAgonist

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6. You've gotten some good input here

Thu Mar 31, 2016, 04:46 PM

Mar 2016

I think welcoming her back to work with concern for how she is doing is great. Let her know you've been thinking of her and also you're open to chatting (if you are) if she feels like it.

Having lost a baby, early in pregnancy, I hated it when people didn't acknowledge that I'd even been pregnant!

Being respectful is good. If you're comfortable, a gentle hug is always appreciated.

We are all so different and I'm only talking from experience.

You'll do the best thing when you see her. Do you know WHY I say that?

It's because you've had the heart to check with other people and you know in your own heart how to be gentle.

She's going to appreciate your loving concern. Trust me.

kesha.

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What to say? [View all] Tanuki Mar 2016 OP

Send the card with a simple message. She will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Arkansas Granny Mar 2016 #1

Not good at these things, but I think A Granny is right. Sorry about your mom, but she is lucky Hoyt Mar 2016 #2

Thanks Granny and Hoyt. I guess I was wondering more about what would be most Tanuki Mar 2016 #3

Yes, that would be appropriate. Just knowing that someone cares means a lot. Arkansas Granny Mar 2016 #4

You've gotten some good input here auntAgonist Mar 2016 #6

Thanks for your very kind and thoughtful post! Tanuki Apr 2016 #8

How to Help a Grieving Friend DeadLetterOffice Mar 2016 #5

Thanks for repostig this DLO. I was going to link it and then saw that you already had. auntAgonist Mar 2016 #7

Thanks for posting this. It has a lot of suggestions that would be helpful for others as well Tanuki Apr 2016 #9