I Don't Know What To Say to a Grieving Parent (part 2)

In Part 2 of Silence Hurts More Than Mistakes, Bruce Barker and Kristin Glenn continue their conversation for those supporting a bereaved parent.

This episode focuses on why positivity can feel dismissive, why grief cannot be fixed, and why presence matters more than advice, answers, or silver linings.

Bruce and Kristin talk about the difference between support and fixing, the harm of phrases like “stay positive” or “God needed another angel,” and why grieving parents need people willing to stay, listen, and remember their child over time.

They also discuss the importance of supporting grieving fathers, who are often expected to hold everything together while their own grief goes unseen.

This conversation is a compassionate guide for friends, family members, co-workers, and anyone walking beside a parent after child loss.