How Do You Deal With A Friends Death?
• Think of the good times. Recall fond memories of things you’ve shared together and remember those. Do not play over the tragedy that took his or her life. • Write poetry, listen to music you like, spend some time alone to reflect. Doing things that remind you of your friend will help you attach positive feelings to thoughts of your friend, even if you cry the entire time you’re doing it at first. • Accept help that others might give you. Lean on family and friends. • Write a eulogy for your friend and read it at the funeral. Visit the grave. Lean on faith. If you believe in God, then pray for your friend, and for yourself and his or her other friends and family. • Allow yourself to feel sad. Don’t let anyone tell you how long you should feel sad, or how sad you should feel. The loss of a friend affects different people in different ways, but it is painful no matter what. Do remember that it is pain that must simply be endured, like a broken arm – there are things you can do to allevi
