When my best friend’s mom died, I did not take any action because I did not know what to do. This is a lame excuse for a simple lack of empathy. What I should have done was check in constantly to offer support, like with meals or phone calls. Instead, I just said, “I’m so sorry Claire!” and moved on with my life. I should have been a better friend to her in the face of this big loss.
If I had to do it all again, I would have spent hours on the phone with her every day, and I would order her meals every time she was too distraught to cook. For some reason, though, our friendship continued despite my rude actions. My actions were rude in terms of what I did not do.
Do you have a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had? What would you have done differently? Comment to let me know!
Things We Forget 
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