Allow people to feel

Allow them to express their grief however way they want

Allow them to be hurt for as long as they want

It’s been 2 years, get over it

No

You don’t get to decide how long or how short is ideal for them to get over it

Allow them to cry or wail

Allow them to yell and be angry at God

Allow them to complain about the same issue over and over again

Listen to them, be present with them

Hug them if you can

Send them comfort food if you can

All things work together for good

God has a purpose for everything

True as these statements are, sometimes the person grieving doesn’t want to hear them yet

Sometimes the person just wants to let out all the emotions the person is feeling

There is a time and a place to make these statements and give advice on the situation

But for now, let them feel.

It might seem like it’s taking forever, but eventually they would feel better

And they would be grateful for the ones who stayed with them in their time of difficulty

And they’d appreciate you even more

True love and friendship is more evident in these bad times.