Friends. How Do I Cheer Up My Grieving Best Friend?

Friends : How Do I Cheer Up My Grieving Best Friend

My best friends cousin committed suicide recently. I have never really dealt with death before and was wondering if you had any ideas for poems/quotes i could send him to help cheer him up. ~~~ Millie E ~~~

Best Answer To Friends Question

I really dont think anything like that will cheer him up at the moment. Its a good idea to just let him know that you are there for him if he wants to talk. As already said, hugs are good too,

All Answer To Friends Questions

Answer 1

just be there to support them, thats all you can do

Answer 2

hugs are the best way. sorry i have no other ideas, look in card shops.

Answer 3

You need to leave him alone. Death is very hurtful and the person needs support but not too much you need to know the exact time to back away.

Answer 4

Spend more time with him/her, and talk to him/her.

Answer 5

If her know he isnt in any mental pain anymore. Try to get her to do stuff she likes, hobbies, movies, shopping, travel, crafts.

Answer 6

Just phone him and let him know that you are there for him and if he needs to speak or get anything off his chest he can phone you anytime. Go out for a meal and have a good time to try to get his mind off the loss. The last thing i would have wanted when my 5yo niece died 3 months ago was a cheesy poem or quote

Answer 7

If you are close to here you could simply spend time with her and listen to her talk about her feelings. Unfortunately, death is one of the hardest, most difficult experiences that we as human beings will ever encounter. And when it is at the hands of a suicide, this leaves many unanswered questions. There is really nothing you can do but simply assure her that you are here for her if and when she needs to talk, you will lend a empathic ear. Just listen, there is no advice to offer those that are grieved. In time hopefully she will begin to heal and realize that this is what her cousin chose to do. Obviously, they were in a great deal of emotional pain. I am so sorry for your friend.

Answer 8

Grieving is a process. Your friend needs to work through the stages - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Be supportive and available. Listening is one of the best gifts you can give. Suggest a support group and attend with your friend. Books by Elizabeth Kubler Ross are very helpful.

Answer 9

Let him know that there is really a life after death. He will see his loved one again in the end. Let him know that his cousin is in a better place and he is probally happier up there. Just be there for your friend is the most important. I dont know if you are a religous person but for me personally try reading verses from The Book of Mormon that we practice in my religion gives me confort in those times. Try reading it and i promise it will help. If not the Bible could work also.

Answer 10

no poems just lots of love and compassion be there whenever he needs u hugs always ease the pain a little i hope everything works out :)

Answer 11

I really dont think anything like that will cheer him up at the moment. Its a good idea to just let him know that you are there for him if he wants to talk. As already said, hugs are good too,