My boyfriend lost his mom last Sunday in a car accident and he is hurting deeply. I feel like I can’t even imagine how he’s feeling. I think of my own mom and break down. We’re currently in a long distance relationship so I haven’t been with him much during this time, nor does he really want me to be. Dealing with the death of his mom and the arrangements have him taking on a lot and he says it’s best if I stay where I live for now. I saw him for 30 mins during a layover but it didn’t feel like long enough.

I can tell he’s drained emotionally, physically, and financially but I’m still trying to find ways to comfort him. I’ve tried to help financially because the expenses are so much in order to give his mom a proper funeral. I check in on him, listen to him, and do my best to provide comfort but I’m not sure what else I should be doing. It’s so hard doing this long distance. My heart is breaking for him every day. I wish I could relieve him of the pain, but I’m at a loss.