“I began to call friends and relatives. Some called me. They'd heard the news on the radio. Others just came by. I greeted each one in the foyer. Few words were spoken. Mostly, we embraced. People often say they don't know what to say to someone like me at a time like this. Nothing need be said. The presence of those you care about is comfort enough; a warm embrace communicates far more than words do.” GrievingGrief And LossCondolencesLoss Of A Loved OneSupportingComforting Presence Book:And I Don't Want to Live This Life: A Mother's Story of Her Daughter's Murder Source: And I Don't Want to Live This Life: A Mother's Story of Her Daughter's Murder