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Old May 30, 2015, 03:06 PM
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I guess this depends on the individual... when we listen to someone who has lost a loved one... we do know how that feels.. that's empathy.... "When my dad passed or my dog was run over.. or whatever".. sometimes we may mention our past loss/grief because we can relate.. and cry with you because it triggers our own loss.

Understandably... the person whose loss was recent will need extra care.
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