Is grief the price of love, or is it the proof that love was real?

A close friend of mine passed away in an accident. His wife is inconsolable, completely shattered by the loss. I don’t know what words can truly comfort her. All I can do is stay by her side and let her know she isn’t alone. Beyond that, I’m unsure what else I can do.

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

All that i can add is that as a practicing physician, i had many opportunities in which I had to give the bad news about the death of a loved one. I often sincerely cried with the survivors.

When meeting with them later, they often commented on how my show of empathy gave them strength. I am not saying to don't hold back on your feelings.

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