How to Support a Grieving Friend Without Making It Worse
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How to Support a Grieving Friend Without Making It Worse

In this episode, Gabri talks directly to the people who want to support someone grieving but do not know what to say. She breaks down why grief is uncomfortable to witness, why so many people default to “fixing” it, and what actually feels supportive when you are the one in loss.


This is not a list of “perfect phrases.” It is a guide for how to show up when you feel awkward, scared of triggering someone, or tempted to make it better fast. Gabri unpacks the difference between empathy and sympathy, why sympathy often serves the supporter’s comfort, and how empathy looks like presence, patience, and practical care. She also shares what check-ins matter most, especially around hard dates like anniversaries, birthdays, and the moments after the funeral when everyone else moves on.


If you are supporting a friend after a death and you are terrified of saying the wrong thing, start here.


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