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how do you talk to friends about their woes… for example, my friends grandmother may have breast cancer. what do i say besides i’m sorry? i don’t knowwww 😵‍💫
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Anonymous 2w

just listen and express sympathy, you're doing fine dw

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Anonymous 2w

Everyones different. It’s okay to just ask “how can I best support you?” And if you get an idk, then offer some options: just sit with you, listen, be a distraction, get existential together, cope with humor, give space, acquire snacks, whatever really that you feel capable and willing to do

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