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I Did Not Know What To Say Newsletter Archive

Our past issues are listed below for you to explore and pass on to your friends and family that may find the information helpful.

Understanding Grief

Dr. Miller explores the differences between Grief and Depression.

How to Support and Care for a Grieving Loved One

Finding the words to support a loved one through the grieving process.

Knowing what not to say can be just as important as finding the right words to comfort a  loved one when they are grieving.

Ann's article will give you concrete ways to provide support in the simplest of ways to a    
grieving loved one.

Helpful way to assist your love one find fun & adventure again. 

Tips on how writing about a loved one can be an effective tool for those grieving to process their feelings and help them restore balance in their life.

After the loss of a loved one, there is nothing more important you can do for a friend than being a good listener.  The Gift of Listening offers 10 Tips on how to improve your listening skills.

Jill's article will explore healthy ways to handle the little and big stressors in your life.
 

Tips to take into consideration if you're called on to bring food to a family member or friend who's ill, recovering from surgery, or dealing with a recent loss. 

You just received a phone call letting you know that your friend has lost a loved one. You now have a decision to make...What kind of supporter do you want to be? 

Tips on how to choose a sympathy gift that expresses your deep concern.

Sharing gratitude to those that have provided support during a loss.

Walk Beside Me and Be My Friend

By Nan Zastrow 
Explores how relationships can change after the event of grief. Some relationships will strengthen, some relationships will end and new relationships will begin. 

Please Cut the Grieving Some Slack

by Maribeth Coye Decker, Sacred Grove Bodywork

This article reminds us that we are all human and that we need to let kindness and forgiveness guide us when we encounter strange behaviors from those that are grieving.

Tips on how to support a grieving friend or family member as they experience the holidays for the first time without their loved one.

Useful suggestions on how to assist a grieving child express their feelings of sadness as well as honor the memory of the loved one that passed away.

Having the support of friends and family during the holidays can make all the difference. Sometimes support and love are the best gifts you can give a friend that is grieving.

Sometimes the perfect gift is not perfect at all. It is your willingness to look awkward and not know what to say, and yet still show up and be there for a friend that is grieving that matters most.

Holidays can be a difficult time for those that are grieving. We have compiled a list of 12 simple and meaningful ways to support your grieving friends this holiday season.

How to Support a Grieving Window/Widower

Marcy has provided us with her insights and suggestions on how to assist a grieving widow.

Writings & Tips for those who know someone who has lost their hero in the military.

How To Date/Marry A Widow or Widower

by Ellen Gerst

Grief and Relationship Coach, Ellen Gerst, offers several practical suggestions on how to be sensitive to your partner's loss and at the same time grow your relationship.

Interview with Pat Nowak - ABC's of Widowhood

Interview with Ellen Gerst - Love After Loss: Writing The Rest of Your Story

Interview with Carole Brody Fleet - Widows Wear Stilettos

Interview Marcy Kelly - From Sorrow to Dancing

Interview with Lori A. Moore - Missing Andy

Interview with Michael Corrigan - A Year and a Day

Interview with Jennifer Hawkins - The Gift Giver

Suicide Survivors

Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal

Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. article provides many useful strategies on how to support your friends and family dealing with this type of loss.

The Myths Surrounding Suicide

Catherine Greenleaf offers insightful information on how to assist a loved one that is a suicide survivor.

Interview with Catherine Greenleaf - Healing The Hurt Spirit: Daily Affirmations for People Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide

How to Support a Grieving Mom

What Grieving Moms Want for Mother's Day: The Comfort Company Offers 10 Simple Ways to help Moms Cope When Mother's Day Hurts

Survey conducted by the Comfort Company - What Grieving Moms Want for Mother's Day is a compilation of over 200 survey responses on how you can help the grieving moms in your life cope with Mother's Day.

Broken Angel

Loss from a Miscarriage and Stillborn
 

Interview with Veronica Janus - Abundantly More 

Interview with Laura Smith - In All Things Giving Thanks When Hope Seems Lost 

How to Support a Grieving Dad 

Many men feel alone in their grief after the loss of a child. Kelly Farley, Founder of the Grieving Dad's Project, offers many ways to support grieving dads by sharing his personal story.

Interview with Kelly Farley - Grieving Dads: To The Brink and Back

Loss of a Parent
 

Tips on how to support a loved one who is grieving the loss of their mom on Mother's Day.

Offers many suggestions on how to create a lasting tribute by designing a personalized memory book to honor your father's memory. 

by Laurie Mueller, RTC, ID, AED, Med

Laurie Mueller offers practical tips to honor the important men in your life that have passed away.

Interview with Chelsea Hanson - Sympathy Matters Collection