How to be precisely supportive when your significant one has lost their mother?
20f here and 21m
I'm defying the subreddit rules but I need help.
I'm feeling devastated and shaky .
His mom expired today and he's just 21. I'm feeling miserable and i couldn't meet him today because I've immense anxiety attack plus strict household. ( Don't want to create unwanted drama)
So I will meet him for a short time tmrw. Idk what to tell and how to console him. Ik I cannot console him cz the loss is irreplaceable. I'm trying my best to provide love and affirmations through calls and texts..
Please suggest, what to do/ tell or what not do/tell? And how to Stop from breaking down myself ( I'm not sleeping since days and so on, loss of appetite , getting devastating dreams)?
Posted Jun 8, 2026, 4:44 PM UTC
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