Sherrie Dunlevy on Supporting Grieving Friends
“I always tell people, there are no magic words that exist on the face of the earth that’s going to make this all better. So take that pressure off of you. Just release that. Let it go. And then let your heart flow.”
— Sherrie Dunlevy
I had such a great discussion with Sherrie Dunlevy for this episode. Sherrie is the author of “How Can I Help? Your Go-To Guide for Helping Loved Ones Through Life’s Difficulties.” It was great to talk with her about how friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors can help the grieving people in their lives.
Some topics Sherrie and I discuss include:
The number one thing that people she interviewed said their friends did that was helpful to them in their grief;
Common reasons people don’t reach out to a grieving friend;
Why you shouldn’t base your decision to attend the funeral on how well you knew the deceased person;
Her thoughts on what to say if you really don’t know what to say;
Practical ideas for supporting grieving friends; and
Her new podcast and Facebook group, Graduating Grief.
I hope you enjoy my discussion with Sherrie Dunlevy.
Links & resources for this episode
How Can I Help? Your Go-To Guide for Helping Loved Ones Through Life’s Difficulties, by Sherrie Dunlevy
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