We discuss tools for grievers to navigate friendships as well as helpful tips for friends of grievers who are unsure how to support their bereaved loved ones.  Elena and Cassandra discuss: why relationships are difficult when grievinglearning to ask for what you needwhen your "ride or dies" don't show upbeing surprised by the friends that do stick aroundgive people the opportunity to show uppracticing communicating what you wantfinding forgiveness for those who let you downfear around proximity to deathwhat to say, what not to sayLanguage of love as a way of supportname something specific you can offerListening instead of "fixing" About Cassandra Geisel: Light in Death is an education platform founded by Cassandra Geisel, a native Canadian currently living in London. She is a former funeral home manager, working in suicide prevention, and currently studying to become a therapist with a focus on bereavement. Follow @lightindeath Visit lightindeath.com Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/elenabox)