8 Skills Every 18 Year Old Should Have

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

I lost one friend and nearly lost my best friend over just this issue when my mother died. That me losing my mother makes you uncomfortable is so far beside the point it's ridiculous. You suck it up, call every day, show up at the wake/funeral and you check in/mention it for what seems an unnecessary amount of time after that. That's what friends do.

I have a very distinct memory of being around 11 or 12 and a close family friend lost his mother. My mom was like, "when you see him, tell him you are sorry for his loss" and I was like "no, I'm so awkward, I don't want to, etc." and my mom was like, "this is NOT about YOUR feelings."

When I lost my stepdad in college, I GOT it. That was a similarly friend-losing experience for me.

[DubaiSis]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

I have a very distinct memory of being around 11 or 12 and a close family friend lost his mother. My mom was like, "when you see him, tell him you are sorry for his loss" and I was like "no, I'm so awkward, I don't want to, etc." and my mom was like, "this is NOT about YOUR feelings."

Thank your mom for being awesome.