Help Texts

We spend so much of our lives at work, but when a coworker goes through a profound loss, the silence in the office can be deafening.

July is Bereaved Parents Month, honoring pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and the loss of a child at any age. It is a deeply heavy time for many of our colleagues, and the worst thing we can do is say nothing at all.

We put together a quick guide to help you navigate these tough moments, including exactly what to say when you don't have the words, and trusted resources like and .

Swipe through for scripts you can borrow right now.

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Standard programs leave us guessing. Help Texts provides expert-written, text-based care for grieving employees and their teams. Send this post to your HR department, or tap the link in our bio to see how we partner with forward-thinking workplaces.

"I bought a Help Texts subscription for my aunt when her husband died last year. I was feeling sad for her and frustrated not knowing what I could do from a distance. I was so happy when I heard back from her that she’d used it and found the texts to be a great help. It feels so much better knowing you are offering someone something thoughtful and helpful during a difficult time." -Gardner Congdon

Today we're thinking of those who have lost their dad, dads who have lost a child, and the many others who carry a complicated story where a father figure should be.

can feel hard.

If you need grief support, or know someone who might. We can help.