“I’m sorry to hear that your uncle is in the hospital. I’m sending both of you my best wishes. " “I heard that your sister has been in an accident. I am so sorry, and I hope she has a fast recovery. " “I’m so sorry about your grandfather’s death. My heart goes out to you and your whole family. "
“I appreciate you checking in, and I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s illness. " “Thank you for the update—I can’t imagine how stressful this must be. I wish your family nothing but the best!” “Thank you for the heads-up. Please don’t worry about that assignment we’re working on; I’m more than happy to wrap it up myself. "
“I’m thinking about you today and sending you all the good vibes. " “I just heard the news; I’m thinking of you and your family today. " “I’m keeping your family in my thoughts today. I hope everything is okay in the end. "
“I’m at a loss for words. Is there anything I can do?” “I wish I could find the right words to say right now, but I’m here for you always. " “I wish I could put your mind at ease, but I know it’s not that easy. If there’s anything I can do, just tell me, and I’ll do it. "
“I can only imagine what you’re going through. I’m so sorry for your loss. " “I remember how tough it was to navigate my grandpa’s illness. I don’t know how you’re feeling right now, but I’m here to support you. " “Wow, that sounds like a lot. Remember that I’ve got your back!”
“If you think it’ll help, let’s talk about this. I want to know more to help you as much as possible. " “Do you need to vent? I’m happy to listen for as long as you want. " “I’m listening. Let’s talk this over, and hopefully, it’ll help. " Don’t offer any advice unless the other person has specifically asked you for it. Most of the time, they just want to be seen and understood—not fixed. [3] X Research source
“It’s okay to feel however you feel. There’s no pressure to act or feel a certain way about this. " “There’s no right way to feel, and you have the right to process those feelings in your own way. " “However you feel right now is completely okay. You deserve to feel your feelings without anything getting in the way. "
“Take your time. You’ll figure out how to deal with this—I believe in you. " “There’s no concrete timeline for this kind of thing. Take the time you need to process your emotions. " “A death in the family is never easy. No one expects you to bounce back right away; take all the time you need. "
“I love you, and I’m here for you no matter what happens. " “You’re strong and capable. You can get through this, and I’ll be with you the whole time. " “I’ll stay with you for as long as you need. What are friends for, right?”
“I’m just a phone call away if you need anything. " “You know where to find me. If there’s anything I can do, feel free to reach out. " “Please don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything. I would really like to help however I can. "
“I’m running to the grocery store in an hour. What can I grab for you while I’m there?” “I’m happy to feed your cat while you deal with this! Take your time and do what you have to do. " “If you have some time this week, let’s take a walk through the park. I’ll buy you a coffee, and we can get your mind off of everything. "
“I’m praying that your grandma fully recovers. " “We’re praying that things become easier for you and your family over time. " “May God watch over your family, especially your brother. My heart goes out to all of you. "
“Just checking in. How is everything going? You’ve been on my mind today. " “How are you today? I hope you don’t mind me checking in from time to time. I want to make sure you’re doing all right. " “How have you been feeling? Things seemed really intense the other day, and I was worried about you. "
