Helping Friends Deal with Pregnancy Loss
This is the best email you could ever send someone who has recently experienced a miscarriage, pregnancy loss, or simply a rotten test result. This made me laugh, smile, cry, and most importantly, know that this friend meant every single word. It is simple, nonjudgmental, and unconditionally loving - exactly what one grieving needs.
I hope you never have an occasion to help a friend through grief, but if you do, feel free to shamelessly steal this message and use it.
Cocktails
Coffees
Puffs (with lotion)
Pedicure
Delicious foods
Cushy shoulders
Dishes to smash
New shoes
Chocolates
Really loud music
Whatever you need I will make happen.
You’re totally awesome and I love you.
I love you too, Melis. Thanks to all of you who have left comments, emails and calls. We are both feeling much better today. Less fatalistic. More optimistic. It’s not the end of the road just yet.
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3 opinions for Helping Friends Deal with Pregnancy Loss
Sarah
Mar 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Puffs with Vicks. Are you aware of this? It’s like being home in bed but at a rave at the same time.
melis
Mar 29, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Sarah - I TOTALLY just found Puffs with Vicks - just in time for the disgusting mucus filled cold I’ve had this week. AND they’re on clearance at Target right now! I went through a whole box the first day! Not environmentally friendly as I could be, but my nose was a little happier - thus making me feel a little better. =) I’m so glad you’re spreading the word on these too!
Pamela Jeanne
Mar 30, 2008 at 1:32 pm
A most excellent list. So, cocktails, chocolate, dishes to smash? You name it, were here for you whether it’s today or in the future…
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