A few years ago I was still feeling very sad.The doorbell rang.It was a neighbour whose husband had died
She came in and stood by the fire and I sat down
She didn’t speak, just cried
I didn’t know what to do.I started to cry
We both cried for about 20 minutes
She then said, thank you and left
I never spoke
Silent encounter
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How my heart sings 
Sometimes that all that you can do. Any words ring hollow.
Yes,sometimes we can feel awkward and be afraid of saying the wrong thing.i know Jewish people sit Shivah for a week.They are looked after and have to just sit and cry.I wish we had that.People asked me why not see a counsellor.I said it’s only 8 days ince he died.That’s ridiculous.Thanks for your thought,Syd
Being in the presence of a ” me too” is all the comfort one could need. Words couldn’t possibly meet their needs.
You are right.It’s not happened with me before.