Of Course I’m Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving

When someone we love is grieving, we want to help—but we don’t know what to say.

• “I’m sorry,” feels empty.

• “Let me know if there’s anything I can do,” puts pressure on them to ask.

• “Time heals all,” only makes things worse.

Instead of avoiding the conversation or saying something unintentionally hurtful, what if you had three simple phrases that always offered comfort?

Of Course I’m Here Right Now is your guidebook to supporting a grieving friend with confidence and compassion. Shelby Forsythia, a grief coach with over eight years of experience working with people facing life after loss, introduces three essential phrases that, when used appropriately, provide immediate relief and long-term reassurance.

Through real-life examples, practical scripts, and a compassion-first approach, this book equips you to:

• Say something truly meaningful—even when words feel inadequate

• Show up for your grieving friend in a way that strengthens your relationship

• Stop second-guessing yourself and offer comfort that resonates

Whether you’re consoling a friend after a death, divorce, diagnosis, or any other loss, Of Course I’m Here Right Now ensures you’ll never be at a loss for words again.