Why can't people just be silent?

So many stupid comments you get when you are grieving, the stupidest is
"Don't be sad or lonely, because..."

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

No one knows about your own grief process. Those people need to stfu.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@uncalled4 I know people mean well, but I wish they would just shut up if they didn't know what to say.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Justmeraeagain I actually say that I don't know what to say, but I'm there for them.

bijouxbroussard · F

@uncalled4 @Justmeraeagain
I always preferred that, too.
I can understand not knowing what to say. But I always remembered those who just indicated that they cared.