There’s more than one way of supporting a loved one going through a tough time and letting them know you are thinking of them.

Instead of asking “How Are You?” Try These:

• How are you holding up?

• How are you doing right now?

• What’s been hard lately?

• What’s the highlight of your past week?

• What’s feeling good?

• What’s been on your mind recently?

• Anything exciting coming up?

• What did you do today?

• How have you been sleeping?