Oh crap

[ravenbard]

Just found out today that Jo's dad passed away on Tuesday morning. Jo's one of my best friends at school, and I'm really unsure of what to do, sending a text would be insufficient, if I phoned her....to be honest I'm not sure what I'd say. Her dad's been ill for a while with liver problems, he had a transplant and they thought he was recovering,

Comments

[wingedkami]

Phoning is a good idea. Start out with something like "I'm sorry to hear about your loss" and if you're friends you'll probably be able wing it from there. I can't offer much advice since I don't know her, but it might help to know her friends aren't avoiding her.

[hellion]

Good advice there. Many people find it hard to talk to someone who has lost a dear person like that...with the result that nobody does because they don't know what to say and..the poor person ends up feeling isolated as well as suffering the loss!
Phone her, yes..say you are sorry...and then make sure she knows you are there for her, to listen, hug her when she cries..hell even go for a walk with her..let her know she is not alone. *hug*

*hugs*

[jolanash]

*hugs and cuddles*

I'm so very sorry to hear about that, you should indeed talk to her, comfort her, and be there for the anger that can almost be expected. She's likely going to feel very hurt, betrayed, and alone, and is going to need to hear of your support and friendship.

Pretty obvious advice really, my friends mother died some years back, he was sad but was old enough to understand, and accept it. I just let him know I was there, and just remained his friend.

*more hugs*

Jolan.