Lunch line Blogging -- Public Service Announcement on Behalf of People Who Have Lost a Parent

I would never presume to understand what it is like for a teenager, child, or middle aged person to lose his/her father. However, I do have some insight into a person in his/her 30's. This message goes out to all those people who have a friend in this situation and don't know what to say. Please just say "I'm sorry for your loss". It is hurtful to compare the loss to your dog's or grandma's death. I've lost both plus my father, and it is completely different than the enormous loss of a parent. I know you don't know what to say, but saying nothing is better than acting like you can understand. You can't.
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