Words seem so inadequate when you are facing someone who has lost a loved one. What can you say to them that would comfort them? If you have lost someone dear to you then you might have an idea of what they are going through, but every situation is different and every person is different. We hear so many times that grieving hearts out there are offended by something someone has said to them. Equally, we hear that offense is taken when someone says nothing at all. We grievers intimidate some people; they are afraid to say something that may hurt our feelings, so they avoid us altogether. Some guidance or rules to go by would be so helpful, not only for the grieving heart, but for their friends, family and loved ones. What are your thoughts on this?