How To Support a Partner in Grief
Challenges with Being a Support System
We live in a grief-illiterate society, so we often lack the tools to be present for others as they navigate the vast terrain of grief. Supporting our partners through grief can be a daunting and sometimes uncomfortable task. It’s difficult to see your partner in pain and know that you cannot fix it. Often, people fear saying or doing the wrong thing, so they opt to stay silent or try to find the silver lining, such as saying, “At least your loved one is not in pain anymore.” Although these statements are delivered…
