Helping In A Time Of Grief
Have you ever wondered what would be truly helpful to bring to someone grieving? Everyone is tempted to bring high content sugar baked goods as a comfort food, but there are some alternatives that will do the job better. Sugar might feel good at the moment but leaves us often feeling worse afterward.
How about:
A healthy dinner that can be frozen or stored for a few days (especially for families with children)
A loving hug, a listening ear for as long as needed, and a lack of advice-giving or explanations for the death
A healing basket of soothing items (https://www.phoebepeacock.com/ (think lotion, lavender, candles)
A platter of healthy food for serving to all the guests who show up for memorials services (don’t ask, just let them know it is coming)
A grocery store gift card from a specialty grocer for the same reason as above
Gift certificates for healing services such as massage, energy work, grief counseling, life coaching, or other supportive options.
Your assistance: Offer to help with small daily tasks that are hard for a grieving person to do: pick up groceries, drop kids off, get dry cleaning, call the florist, pay the bills, and so on
PS - Allowing the griever to feel whatever they feel with total acceptance is a huge gift that you can’t drop off, but is invaluable. You might also check in after the initial surge of support is over to see how you can help.
