age.
Instead of focusing on how long the person lived, consider acknowledging the relationship and the loss.
For example:
“They were clearly very loved.”
Or:
“I know how much they meant to your family.”
These statements recognize the emotional reality of the moment.
3. “I Know Exactly How You Feel”
Even if you have experienced the death of someone you loved, everyone’s grief is different.
Saying that you know exactly how another person feels can unintentionally shift attention away from their experience.
You may understand grief, but you cannot know
