How to help a grieving friend?

walkinghome
Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:53:28 +0000

Jessie,
There’s really not much more you can do besides make it clear that you are there if she needs to talk and that you care about her. Sending a heartfelt note would probably be comforting. Although I am much more comfortable typing and e-mailing now, I still send cards to friends for birthdays and when they’ve been sick. I think that snail mail means that someone went the extra mile. As soon as you get on campus, try to make a date to get together and give her a hug. Sounds like you are a good friend.