When someone says “sorry for your loss,” it’s sometimes difficult to know what to say in return.
It’s natural to want to say something when someone experiences a loss, but what do you say? There is no right or wrong answer, but here are some suggestions of things you can say to show your appreciation.
Sometimes, the wrong thing can be worse than saying nothing at all. Here are 15 things on what to say when someone says sorry for your loss.
“Thank you for your kind words.”
When someone takes the time to say something kind to you in your time of loss, it can be difficult to know what to say in return.
Thanking them for their kind words is a polite and simple way of acknowledging their support. This shows that you appreciate their support and are grateful for their kind words.
“I appreciate your support.”
This is a similar response to the one above, but it emphasizes that you not only appreciate their kind words, but also their support as a whole.
This is a good option if you feel like the person has been particularly supportive throughout your loss.
“I’m glad you’re here.”
This is a great way of showing your appreciation for someone’s physical presence, especially if they have come to visit you or attend a funeral or memorial service with you.
Having people around can be comforting in times of loss, and letting them know that you’re glad they’re there will let them know that their presence is making a difference.
“I’m grateful for your thoughts and prayers.”
If someone has told you that they’re thinking of you or praying for you, this is a great way to let them know that their thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
This is a good option if you’re not particularly close to the person or if you’re not sure what else to say.
“Your support means a lot to me.”
This is a great way of showing your appreciation for someone’s support without getting too specific.
This can be a good option if you don’t want to get into the details of what exactly the person has done to support you, or if you’re not sure what else to say.
“Thank you for being here for me.”
This is similar to “I’m glad you’re here,” but it emphasizes that the person is not only physically present, but also emotionally present.
This is a good way to show your appreciation for someone who has been supportive throughout your loss.
“Thank you for listening.”
If you’ve been talking to someone about your loss and they’ve been patiently listening, this is a great way to show your appreciation.
This is a good option if you feel like you’ve been talking a lot about your loss and you want to let the person know that you appreciate their willingness to listen.
“Thank you for being understanding.”
This is similar to “thank you for listening,” but it emphasizes that the person has been understanding and sympathetic to what you’re going through.
This is a good option if you feel like the person has been particularly understanding and compassionate.
“I don’t know what I would do without you.”
This is a great way of showing your appreciation for someone’s support, especially if they’ve been there for you from the beginning.
This shows that you really value their support and that you don’t know what you would do without them.
“I’m so glad I have you in my life.”
This is a great way of showing your appreciation for someone who has been a support system for you, especially if they’re not related to you by blood.
This shows that you value their friendship and that their support is special to you.
“Thank you for being a shoulder to cry on.”
If someone has been there for you to cry on (literally or figuratively), this is a great way to show your appreciation.
This shows that you understand the value of their support and that you’re grateful to have them in your life.
“Thank you for being my rock.”
If someone has been a stable and strong support system for you, this is a great way to show your appreciation.
This shows that you know they’re always there for you and that you can rely on them no matter what.
“Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me.”
If someone has helped you through your loss by sharing their wisdom and experience with you, this is a great way to show your appreciation.
This shows that you know they’re wise beyond their years and that you’re grateful for their advice.
“Thank you for being such a good friend.”
If someone has been a good friend to you throughout your loss, this is a great way to show your appreciation.
This shows that you know they care about you and that you’re grateful for their friendship.
Don’t say anything, just give a hug.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is just show your support with a hug.
This is a great way to show your appreciation without having to say anything. Sometimes words are just not necessary.
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Final words
When someone you care about is grieving, it can be difficult to know what to say. Just remember that the most important thing is to show your support.
Whether you choose to say something or not, just know that your support is appreciated.