Brittany1116 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) I have a friend that was local to me for years. We met on FB. She moved out of state a few years ago. We kept in contact on FB. Stupidly, I deleted FB in 2020 without saving her other contact info. I looked for her online this week. Found her name on a gofundme because her husband and daughter were in a fatal accident last year. I sent the organizer an email with my contact info, my relationship to her, and my deep condolences at the news. When/if she contacts me... what do I even say? I missed you and looked for you and am so devastated to learn about this terrible loss?? Edited June 3, 2022 by Brittany1116 Emotional typos. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Yes, that's what I would say. I'm sorry that happened to your friend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I'm so sorry. And I agree, that's what I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Yep. That's what I would say. She may even be happy to hear from you during this time. It's always nice to know that someone looked me up. Makes one feel special. I'm sorry for her loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Say whatever you feel. As long as you're not telling her it's all for the best, or demanding she make you feel better, there aren't many wrong things to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 49 minutes ago, Brittany1116 said: I have a friend that was local to me for years. We met on FB. She moved out of state a few years ago. We kept in contact on FB. Stupidly, I deleted FB in 2020 without saving her other contact info. I looked for her online this week. Found her name on a gofundme because her husband and daughter were in a fatal accident last year. I sent the organizer an email with my contact info, my relationship to her, and my deep condolences at the news. When/if she contacts me... what do I even say? I missed you and looked for you and am so devastated to learn about this terrible loss?? I would but upfront and explain FB was deleted. apologize for not looking her up sooner, and express your condolences. I think when words are inadequate - they need to be simple. There's nothing you can say to "fix" it, or make her feel better. There's a reason "I'm so sorry for you loss" (or similar) was a standard for so long. Now that people want to 'express themselves". . . . they're coming up short. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Brittany1116 said: I have a friend that was local to me for years. We met on FB. She moved out of state a few years ago. We kept in contact on FB. Stupidly, I deleted FB in 2020 without saving her other contact info. I looked for her online this week. Found her name on a gofundme because her husband and daughter were in a fatal accident last year. I sent the organizer an email with my contact info, my relationship to her, and my deep condolences at the news. When/if she contacts me... what do I even say? I missed you and looked for you and am so devastated to learn about this terrible loss?? I think your idea of what to say is perfect! I’m so sorry about your friend’s husband and daughter. She must be devastated. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I think your words are perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I agree that what you wrote is perfect. What a horrible tragedy. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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