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Ellen Gerst's Blog – September 2010 Archive (1)
10 Platitudes Never To Say To A Mourner
After the loss of a loved one, friends and family rush to comfort the bereaved. They want to do and say the right thing in order to help the most. However, sometimes they are not quite sure exactly what is necessary to accomplish that task.
In society, we often hear platitudes such as, "Time heals all wounds." or "God needed your loved one." In truth, these statements do not ease the pain of the mourner.
It certainly is not the intention of friends and family to bring more… Continue
In society, we often hear platitudes such as, "Time heals all wounds." or "God needed your loved one." In truth, these statements do not ease the pain of the mourner.
It certainly is not the intention of friends and family to bring more… Continue
Added by Ellen Gerst on September 22, 2010 at 6:00am — 2 Comments
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