How to Say Goodbye | Saying Goodbye to a Dying Loved One

Very good advice: just be present, follow their lead, say it now.



"Saying good-bye to a dying relative or friend -- what to talk about, when, and how -- doesn't come naturally to most adults. The irony: All such conversations ask of us, ultimately, is what people appreciate hearing at any time of life: words of candor, reassurance, and love.

Below, those who've been through the experience of saying good-bye share what felt right to them -- and what they wish they'd done differently."

How to Say Goodbye | Saying Goodbye to a Dying Loved One