04/26/2026
Grief doesn’t need perfect words—it needs presence. Sometimes the most honest thing you can say is, “I don’t know what to say,” instead of filling the silence with something that might hurt more than help. Support isn’t about fixing it—it’s about listening, sitting with someone, and letting them be where they are.
This clip features Natalie Southward on the Authors Amplified Podcast with Stephanie O’Neal, available to listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.