What do you say to someone who has suffered a personal tragedy like the death of a loved one?

I can never think of anything. I'm sorry seems so useless. Sometimes words are not enough or make things worse.

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SW-User

Say nothing. There's nothing more irritating than listening to someone discussing about death when he hasn't experienced loss at all. 😞

DanielChristensen · 46-50, M

@SW-User Don't you think many of us have lost someone though?

*hugs*

SW-User

@DanielChristensen On here, Idk. I know for sure, you have experienced loss. *hugs*

DanielChristensen · 46-50, M

@SW-User My friend dying last year was painful, my cats, my dad, but he was estranged, and a nightmare. I have not experienced a truly devastating loss yet though. I never really let anyone close to me

SW-User

@DanielChristensen I cannot fully describe what a devastating loss is. But I have experienced it. In order to fully understand it, you have to live through it.

"To never let anyone close to me," well I guess, that makes two of us. ☺

PoetryNEmotion · F

@SW-User Saying nothing to someone who has suffered a loss might indicate you don't care. Better to say a few words than to remain silent. Many people have lost a loved one so they know it can be uncomfortable and awkward even. Even a handshake with I am sorry for your loss is better than nothing.