What to say when a friend tells you they have been diagnosed with something serious
The five words that always work, the two questions to ask after, and what to send once the call ends
Topic
supporting-friends
4 articles tagged supporting-friends.
The friend whose kid is struggling — what to say and what not to say
The listening posture, the sentences that actually help, and the one instinct you have to fight when your friend's child is in trouble
When a friend's marriage is quietly ending
What to notice, what to name, and what not to volunteer when your friend's marriage is coming apart in slow motion
The friend whose parent is dying slowly — the twelve-month script
A monthly cadence, the practical support that actually lands, and the exact words to say when the phone finally rings