Playing A Supporting Role

--by Andicas, posted Mar 1, 2026

A very good friend lost her son after a long illness this week. I spent Friday supporting her through the viewing, the funeral and the cremation, just being by her side so she didn't feel alone in a crowd. Her daughter-in-law is also suffering of course, and there's a language and cultural barrier which my friend is feeling more keenly at this difficult time.
The kindness award of the day goes to my partner, who drove me there and back through horrible fog, chauffeured me around all day, and spent endless hours hanging about in the background.

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Posted by Andicas
Mar 1, 2026
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Readers Comments

Helenconnell2 wrote: Thank you so much for being there for your friend.

pluto178 wrote: My husband is very much the same and it is so appreciated but then maybe this is our opportunity to give them a chance to feel good about themselves too……..we are very lucky to have a partner who cares enough to be there. My heart goes out to your friend x

Mish wrote: She so needed your caring comfort. Bless 🙏

janfour wrote: So many forms of reaching out to others. Thank you!

gardengal10 wrote: Many ways to support a friend. Loving kindnesses.

dotmatrix wrote: Blessings to you and your partner. ♥

mindyjourney wrote: When there is such loss and grief, the kindness and support we give and receive is so much dearer. So sorry to heart about the loss.

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