How can i help a close freind his mother is dying from Colon cancer?
I have a friend since 7 years whose close to me and i don't know the best way or choose the best words to help him in his hard situation, his mother is about to die anytime due to late stage of cancer. I know no words can help, but i cant just watch without do anything, i keep calling and asking but still feel its not enough.
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Grieving families really don't know how to answer the question, "Is there anything I can do?" Also they don't want to bother you with their troubles. It's a natural reaction. Therefore, offer specific suggestions of things you can do for them. Maybe it's bring over a hot meal. Cooking is a chore when you're grieving. Offer to go to the store for them. Is there something you can do to help with the arrangements after she dies? Do they have a pet that might need caring for? Maybe come over and clean up the house or mow the lawn. If you know the family, I bet you can think of some things that might be appreciated. But beyond that... just be there for him. You don't have to talk... unless he wants to... just be there.
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Actions often speak louder than words. Why not go over to your friend's house and visit with him? Just let him know that if there is anything he needs, to let you know. If he just wants to talk sometimes just sitting and listening is helpful. The poster above had some excellent ideas on what to do or bring to your friend. Anyone of these things would be very much appreciated. I like to suggest giving your friend a journal. Some people just don't like to talk about their feelings and would rather write them down. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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There is really nothing that you can do to help in the immediate situation except to remain friends with him. He may be more focused on his mother right now, but you might offer to go to a movie with him or go for a walk somewhere so he gets out of the house. You really don't have to say anything other than that you are sorry . . but he already knows that you're sorry .. everyone is sorry, but that doesn't change the facts. Don't keep calling and asking if you can do anything because there isn't anything personally you can ever do . . just treat your friend normally as possible and be there for him 'if needed'.
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Just be with your friend. If he's at the hospital, go there. If he's home, go there. Don't talk just be there.
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What I would say truthfully is " I don't know what to say , but I am a good listener". That will help them let it all out.
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