E28: Supporting Someone #2: Why "Sorry for Your Loss" Isn't Enough—And What to Say Instead

from Grief Grower · host Shelby Forsythia, Grief Coach and Author

"I'm sorry for your loss" is one of the most common phrases people say to grievers after a loss—but does it really help? I explore why it often falls flat and share what grieving people actually want to hear. You'll discover: Why we default to "I'm sorry for your loss" in the first place How this phrase can unintentionally feel empty or obligatory Real examples of how grievers experience these words What to say instead that brings comfort, connection, and care Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast

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