Apostle Anthony Wilson Ministries

How to Respond to Those Who Are Grieving  Caring for our grieving family and friends   Here are 19 things Amen Clinics patients said they wish people would stop saying to someone who’s grieving.  1.“How are you doing?” 2.“You’ll be okay after a while.” 3.“I understand how you feel.” 4.“You shouldn’t feel that way.” 5.“Stop crying.” 6.“At least he’s in a better place; his suffering is over.” 7.“At least she lived a long life, many people die young.” 8.“She brought this on herself.” 9.“Aren’t you over him yet, he’s been dead for a while now.” 10.“There is a reason for everything.” 11.“God’s in charge.” 12.“She was such a good person; God wanted her to be with Him.” 13.“Just give it time. Time heals.” (Time does not heal, taking the right steps heals.) 14.“You’re young; you can still have other children.” 15.“You’ll do better next time in love.” 16.“It was just a dog or cat. You can get another one.” 17.“Stay busy. Don’t think about it.” 18.“You have to be strong for your spouse, children, mo