Dearest ((((((((bridgie))))))))

How sad for you both. You know sometimes the best thing is just to be there with them. You're right not everyone can discuss how they are feeling and boys are taught as children to "suck it up and get on with it". They are taught to hide their true feelings and just keep going.

I'd honestly give him the space to grieve, even tell him to go hang out with his mates other friends so that they can grieve together. Often that allows them to start talking about the silly things their mate did and starts the healing process.

Let him know you are there for him at any time, cook his favourite meals and give him back rubs, but being there even in silence is supportive to him. I am sure he really is aware that you care and that he has you to lean on. That silent support means more than you know,

Rhiannon