What to say to your any when someone shares bad news

I’m really sorry this is happening to you.

I’m really sorry. Take it one step at a time.

I’m here—no need to explain anything.

That’s a lot—I’m here to sit with you.

I’m here—no pressure to respond.

That sounds overwhelming—I’m here with you.

I’m sorry this is happening—I’m here with you.

I’m here—just say the word.

That’s tough news—I’m here for you.

That’s tough. I’ve got you.

I’m here if you want to talk or not talk.

That’s tough—I’m right here.

I hate that you’re going through this.

I’m here—whatever you need.

That’s tough news. I’m thinking of you.

I’m here for you, no matter what.

That’s hard news—I’m here if you want to talk.

I’m here—whatever you need, truly.

That’s heavy—I’m here for whatever helps.

I’m really sorry—sending you support.

That’s a lot to carry. I’m here if you need me.

That’s a lot. You don’t have to handle it alone.

I’m really sorry. Want some company or space?

I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this.

I’m really sorry. You don’t have to go through it alone.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

I’m really sorry. You’re not alone.

That’s tough news—I’m thinking of you.

I’m really sorry to hear this—thinking of you.

I’m really sorry. Do you want to talk about it?

I’m here for you—no pressure to respond.

I’m sorry—take things one step at a time.

I hate that you’re dealing with this.

I’m really sorry—thinking of you.

I’m here if you want to talk or not talk.

I’m here to listen whenever you’re ready.

Man, that’s rough. I’m sorry.

That sounds overwhelming—I’m here for you.

That’s a lot to process. I’m here.

I’m here to listen whenever you’re ready.

That sounds heavy—I’m here to listen.

That’s tough—I’ve got you.

I’m sorry—want company or space?

I’m really sorry. Let me know how I can help.

That sounds really difficult—I’m here for you.

I’m sorry this is happening.

I’m really sorry—take your time with this.

That’s hard. You’re not alone in this.

I’m really sorry to hear that. That’s a lot.

I’m here if you need to vent or just sit quietly.

That’s really tough news—I’m here.

That sounds really hard—I’m here if you need me.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with that.

I’m here if you want to vent or just sit in it.

That’s heavy. I’m here to listen.

I’m really sorry. I’m around if you need anything.

I’m here with you—whatever you need.

I’m sorry—do you want to talk it through?

I’m here for you, even if it’s just to listen.

I’m here for you—take your time.

That’s hard to hear. I’m here if you want to talk.

That’s really hard—thanks for trusting me with it.

I’m sorry. Let me know how I can support you.

That sounds really painful—I’m here with you.

That’s really tough—I’m sorry you’re going through this.

That sounds really painful—I’m here.

I’m sorry this happened. I care about you.

I’m sorry—that must feel like a lot right now.

I'm really sorry—that sounds tough.

I can’t imagine how that feels, but I’m here.

That must be really hard—I’m here if you need anything.

I’m sorry this happened. I’m here for whatever you need.

I’m really sorry. That sucks.

I’m really sorry to hear that.

I’m really sorry—sending you support.

I’m really sorry. I care about you.

That’s a lot to carry—I’m here for you.

That’s hard—I’m right here.

I’m really sorry. I’ve got your back.

I’m really sorry. You’re not alone in this.