What Not to Say to People who are Grieving

by Andrew Smith, Pamela Sue Pearson

Grief

At some point in our lives we all feel grief of some sort. While we are doing so there are multitudes of people who try to help us. Some are helpful, and some do not mean to be less helpful but can say or do the wrong things. We have seen both amazing and something short of amazing and will share both with you! 



Join us as we suggest what could and probably should be avoided when talking to the grieving and some good choices to explore to make the grieving process a little easier.



At first there was a need. Pamela Pearson's daughter, Haley, was a vibrant and alive teacher, singer, friend, coach, wife, daughter, niece, cousin, and was working towards changing the world. Her involvement with acting, singing, and a variety of activities in the  community made her a beloved leader for change and friend to all.



A tragic accident took her away and over the course of the next few months a pattern arose defining a need for Pam and Andrew to write this book and attempt to define a situation everyone the agony of grief and how to help those dealing with it.                     

Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2021

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Reviews

[Diana Duell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains many ideas on what NOT to say or do to someone who is grieving that may seem obvious to most people. It is the reasoning behind each of these things that gives this book depth. Reading this book made me think of things I have said or done in the past and how I can do better next time I am in those situations.

Take your time reading this book. There is a lot of thoughts to digest.

[Valerie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I can honestly say this waste was waste of my time. Yes, there were some good suggestions, yes I plan to use some of them. But tome the book was more of an outlet for the writer after having gone through a horrible experience and this was a way to vent and provide some guidance.

RECOMMENDATION: SKIP IT