I'm hoping someone has some thoughts. A very close friend of mine lost her much-adored older brother unexpectedly several months ago. She, and the rest of the family were devastated, of course.
In general, I feel fairly comfortable facing others' loss/grief.
But, b/c she's living abroad, and we communicate (frequently) via email I'm not sure what to do. She brings him up semi-regularly. When you're over email, and can't read people's emotional state, body language, etc., it seems so awkward. Do I say, "anytime you want to talk(email?), I'm here for you?" Do I ask how she's doing?? Any thoughts? I feel like it could just come off odd in the middle of an otherwise chatty/how are the kids email.
B/c I couldn't arrange childcare, I could not go to the memorial service (which was in this country, but a far trip), so have not seen her in person since his death, and prob won't see her until next summer.
In general, I feel fairly comfortable facing others' loss/grief.
But, b/c she's living abroad, and we communicate (frequently) via email I'm not sure what to do. She brings him up semi-regularly. When you're over email, and can't read people's emotional state, body language, etc., it seems so awkward. Do I say, "anytime you want to talk(email?), I'm here for you?" Do I ask how she's doing?? Any thoughts? I feel like it could just come off odd in the middle of an otherwise chatty/how are the kids email.
B/c I couldn't arrange childcare, I could not go to the memorial service (which was in this country, but a far trip), so have not seen her in person since his death, and prob won't see her until next summer.
