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writes:A good friend of mine who I haven't talked to in a while sent me a very personal email about how she's mourning the death of her Grandfather. She now lives a long way away and I was a little surprised to get the email.We're both relatively young and have not had to deal with this issue before. Does anyone have any advice I can pass on to her about what to think about or things to do to make it easier?She and her Grandpa were very close. The funeral is today.Thank you! Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 May 2010): Thank you for the reply. That is helpful :)
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reader, brklynsis81 +, writes (19 May 2010):
 You could email her and tell her that you were glad to hear from her, even under such trying circumstances. Let her know that she is in her your thoughts and if there is anything you can do, you will be there for her. The pain of loss fades over time, but memories do not, and she will always be able to hold happy memories of her grandfather in her heart.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 May 2010): The grief she will be experiencing will be like any grief, unpredictable, up and down and won't go away quickly. The best advice I have is that you should not repress grief, cry when she's sad, work it out in her own time in her own way...everyone grieves differently. As a friend remember that people forget and get on with their lives, and she may need your support when everyone else has forgotten her pain. You sound like a sweet friend.
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