Noneillah Show Podcast

Noneillah Show Podcast


A viral post helps explain what to say - and what not to say - to a parent who has lost a child

October 27, 2019

The Noneillah Talk Show with Althea Haynes,, discussing "What to Say or Not to Say to a Bereaved Parent/Grieving Mother.  How are you doing?  How are you doing is the worst question to ask a bereaved parent who lost their child/children?  This question put the bereaved parent in an awkward position. Yes, we all know that is a general greeting question, but if you were around that person who lost their child, you should know how they are doing. You know that bereaved parent is stricken with grief.  A None bereaved parent sees that it is an okay question to ask and do not understand why the bereaved parent gets upset. It is very ignoring, self-center, and stubborn to ask that bereaved parent that question every time you speak with them. Keep in mind the bereaved parent is not being selfish because they do not like when a person asks that question; they are hurting bad. So please do not say or ask a question that might make the bereaved person have a mental and emotional setback. Respect the grieving parent wishes by not asking a question that set them off to a suicidal state or a nervous breakdown.  The none bereaved a person think, if they keep asking the bereaved parent how are they doing, they will finally give in to that none bereaved parent world and say I am okay. A None grieved parent should not try to conform the bereaved parent into he/she feels or should feel.

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