My 16 year old son's 17 year old best friend died in his sleep yesterday. He leaves a 16 year old brother and his mom. It's devastating. How do I help my son and his friend's mom and brother? This poor woman lost her husband 10 years ago, then her sister
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i'm really sorry to hear this. i know this situation all to well, its devastating and horrible. all you can do is be strong for your son, allow him to grieve and support him through this hard moment. if you feel like you want to you could also go and see the mother and offer your condolences and support. times like these people need help but don't know how to ask for it. many times just someones presence is all they need. i feel for you and i wish you the best.
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I am sorry to hear that and can only imagine how painful losing a son can be. I don't know what I would do if it happened to me. Probably go crazy. Keep in touch with the mom, offer if there is anything she need such as pickup groceries or other errand she doesn't feel in the mood of doing. Suggest to schedule masses in church and go with her to mass. My dad pass last year and we schedule masses and prayed. This help me a lot. We all mourn different time. Allow him to mourn and if buried offer to go with your son to cemetery. Pray for the one that pass as well for those who stayed behind suffering. hope it helps.
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wow..what a shocker! Perhaps you can organize the other friend's families to provide meals to the Mom and Brother for a couple of weeks. let your son know that when he's ready to talk, you are there to listen and let him know how much he's loved. I sure am sorry for all!
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