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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 12 MIN

What NOT To Say When Someone’s Grieving

from My Mom Died

In this episode, Gabri gets real about the moment everyone dreads: when someone you love is grieving and you have no idea what to say. Most people mean well, but grief has a way of turning “comforting” phrases into something that feels minimizing, awkward, or even painful. Gabri breaks down why people freeze, why people accidentally make it about themselves, and why trying to “fix it” usually backfires.This conversation is practical, not preachy. You will walk away with simple scripts you can actually use, what to text when you are scared of saying the wrong thing, and how to show up in a way that feels steady instead of performative. It also touches on the truth that grief changes your sensitivity, your patience, and your ability to hold space for people who have never experienced a deep loss.If you have ever avoided someone because you did not know what to say, or you are the grieving person who is tired of hearing the same phrases, this one is for you.💜 Stay ConnectedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymomdiedpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mymomdiedpod🎥 Watch on YouTubeSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@MyMomDiedPodcast🩵 Join The Grief Club (Patreon)Become a member on Patreon: https://apt205.store/products/it-came-with-me📖 Get the Poetry BookStore: https://apt205.store/products/it-came-with-me📬 Join the CommunitySign up for the newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/179400ef58c5/my-mom-died🕊️ Share Your StoryHave a story about grief or healing you’d like to share? Submit it here:https://forms.gle/ydsU3Pxdg7Kb6V466A 205 Network show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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