When something terrible happens to a friend or family member, the initial outpouring of help and support is usually overwhelming and huge. Typically, after this surge, the help and support tapers off as friends and family get back to their day-to-day lives. This is the perfect time to get involved and ask if the person in mourning needs any help, since this is when he or she is probably feeling most alone and sad. Stay in touch and ask to help out, long after most people have diverted their attention elsewhere.
