How do you comfort someone whose dad is in hospital?

Here are some more ideas.

1. I hear you have an illness in your family, I’ll be thinking of you all.
2. I know we never really talk, but I wanted to let you know I’m here.
3. If you ever need a listening ear or want to grab a coffee, I’m around.
4. I just wanted to let you know I’m praying for your family.

What to say when a friend’s father is dying?

The Best Things to Say to Someone in Grief

1. I am so sorry for your loss.
2. I wish I had the right words, just know I care.
3. I don’t know how you feel, but I am here to help in any way I can.
4. You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers.
5. My favorite memory of your loved one is…
6. I am always just a phone call away.

What to do for a friend who is having a hard time?

These are the most effective:

• Ask them how they are feeling. Then, listen non-judgmentally to their response.
• Show them that you want to understand and express sympathy.
• Ask how you can support them and resist jumping in to problem-solve.
• Check in to see if they are suicidal.
• Reassure them, realistically.

What to say to a friend who is in the hospital?

1 How is everything going, if you don’t mind me asking? 2 Let me know if I can help you in any way. 3 If you need me to pick things up and bring them to the hospital for you while you’re visiting, I can. 4 I’ve been thinking of you and your family. 5 Let me know if you ever want to talk.

How can I Help my Friend’s dad with his disease?

Regardless of the state of the disease of your friend’s dad, if you were to offer a regular commitment of, say one or two hours per week to be a companion to your friend and/or his dad and faithfully follow through so that they could depend on it, that would be a most helpful and appreciated gift.

What happens when a family member is in the hospital?

If that family member is seriously ill, it’s that much worse. With a family member in the hospital, your friend may feel strapped for time with either work or staying at the hospital with their loved one. When they aren’t at their family member’s bedside, they may be a bit fragile and worried.

How do you deal with a friend whose parent is dying?

On one hand, the person suffering the loss might not have the energy to expend on friendships and you might not know what to say to someone whose parent is dying. It may end up that you both remove yourselves from the situation to “give each other space.” Still offer your support anyway.