Losing someone in your life hurts. Something that hurts more is watching someone in the distance go through it. You long to give that person a hug, but you know you can’t. You want to console them with words, but you keep them inside since you feel that is not enough. Even though you might have known the person that passed, your thoughts go to those who were closest to that person.
Watching two that are held dear lose one or both parents from a distance makes a person feel useless when all you can do is let them know you are there for them. Being unable to be there in person, you let them know you are an ear in the distance. You feel any word you say will console or help them in some way. You go with your instincts and say it anyway. Hoping they feel (or hear) your true desire to be with them.
Sending texts, emails, or even GIFs to let your loved one knows that they are on your mind. If it’s a quick “I love you”, “wish I was there”, or “thinking of you” may give them a bit of sunshine in their despair. They are reminded that they are not alone. They have someone in the distance that has their back. They will have a little nudge letting them know that there is someone willing to listen when they need to talk or cry. The loved ones will understand that you are always at their side even though miles apart.
Providing mental support is as useful as being physically there for them. They will know where to go when they need to release. Sometimes conversation can be supportive. They may need a good laugh or a way not to think of the loss at all. Providing mental support is as useful as being physically there for them. They will know where to go when they need to release. Sometimes conversation can be supportive. They may need a good laugh or a way not to think of the loss at all.
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