If you’re a bereaved parent, you can probably count on at least five hands the number of phrases you wish people would never, ever say to you.
If only there were a way for the world to learn how to speak compassionately to the brokenhearted.
What many people believe is a comforting statement, most often is not.
It usually feels more like a slap in the face.
A swift punch in the gut.
An uncontrollable need to vomit.
Or all three at once.
There seems to be a large gap between intention and what’s being communicated to those of us who are hurting.