November Blog
5 Ways to Help a Grieving Spouse
Hi! I'm Linda Smith, Co-Director of The Widows Project. I'm here to give you some tips today about what to do or say if you know someone who has lost their spouse.
1. The loss of a spouse turns our world upside down. It takes a long while to sort out reality. Thank you for your patience.
2. Please don't ask us to call you if we need anything. We don't know what we need. Please call and ask specifically, “Would you like to go for a walk?” “Would you like a ride to church?” “Would you like to sit with me in church?”
If you say you're going to invite me for dinner, please do.
3. Please share with me some of your memories of my husband. I like to hear his name. I like to tell you things about him. I like to know that others miss him too.
4. Please do say you're sorry for my loss, but don't say you understand. Even if you know someone else who died from the same disease, it’s not the same.
5. Please don't be put off if I cry. I need to cry. I'm in pain. But your taking time to hear my story brings me great comfort.
Thank you for listening!
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Go to the Fred Meyer website and your account, and then search for “Community Rewards”.
Please choose The Widows Project.
Thank you so much.
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