"Yet I feel helpless because I do not know how to help others manage this crushing sadness." My dear Deb, I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss, especially after having had so many other hardships over the past months. I applaud your being able to offer consolation to those you love, and I hope you allow the community that loves you, to do the same thing. Please find a moment to read what I previously shared about "the power of simply being there" for someone, even when you don't know what to do or say. https://medium.com/p/7329aed23342 I wish you all the best friend :-)