Looking For People To Perform Their Grief And 9 Other Things Not To Do When Someone Is Mourning

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Tell them to be strong

Tears are not a sign of weakness. By suggesting that a person be strong while they are breaking down over a loss is not helpful and is rather insensitive. It can come off as though you’re asking them not to mourn their loss, which can cause anger and add to their grief.

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