Your close friend has just lost a loved one. You want to comfort and comfort her. You look at her and say, "Everything will be okay, because that's all you can think of right now." 
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The look in your friend's eyes makes you want you to choose your language more carefully. But what is the right way to talk to sad people?
We talked about this in the latest issue of The Strong Podcast of Sadness. David Kessler is a famous healing and loss expert. According to Kessler, although you may want to repair your sad friend or give her a glimmer of hope, it may be totally wrong. Let the sad know that you acknowledge their loss and suffering. & I know you're hurt. I'm here for you. At the same time, it lets them know that you are with them and that you are sad with them. Erin Mosbaugh, editor of LiveStrong.com, lost her father to prostate cancer in 2015. Kessler and Irene talk about right and wrong. To a sad person, how common it is to feel lonely when we are sad, how we grow and acquire wisdom when we lose it. (In addition, they also discussed why all famous superheroes have deceased parents.) Listen to our discussion with David and Irene and learn how those who have experienced failure become superheroes in real life. You'll also get some practical tips on how best to help a sad lover. What do you think of subscribing to more powerful podcasts on iTunes