my coworker Stacia's dad passed away suddenly in a very violent car accident yesterday. She is coming back to work monday...

she just moved home from being away in the usa for a bunch of years - moved back in with her parents and got a job up here to be closer to them - as far as I know not even a month ago, and now this..

shes only young too early twenties..

Poor thing..

I thought I would post here and add my thoughts and prayers are with her.

What are some kind ways of showing a coworker you give support to them?

I thought of passing along this website, but dont really know when and if it would be right?!?

[bebop]

I am really sorry to hear about this. Just let her know you are there for her. If you know what funeral home he is in I would go to the viewing to show her support as well. maybe slip her a note to let her know you are there for her.

[BetseyK]

just being there, on her terms will be the best thing you can do. for some reason, when people die, others are hesitant to be around their loved ones. People are so uncomfortable with the concept of death.

When our daughter died, one of my friends was just "there." She didn't try to talk.. didn't refrain from talking.. she was just "there." It was the greatest gift she could have given us.

It is easy to celebrate people's blessings. It is difficult to be there when they are grieving, but I think its the latter than defines friendship.

Best of luck,
Betsey

[Beautiful_Pain]

I would send a card or flower arrangement to her, along with your condolences. Just as a show of support and that you care. I'm sorry that she lost him so soon after moving to be closer to him, that must be so hard. =(