Grieving friend wants to help without intruding

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am part of a tight-knit group of friends who got closer during the pandemic. I'm not as close to them as some, but I am part of the group. We have been hanging out a lot this summer, and it has been great.

Then tragedy struck. One member of the group suddenly passed away.

He was not old. He didn't look sick, either. We are all in shock, but since I'm not part of the inner circle, I…