Giving toilet paper to a grieving family?

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A couple years ago a friend of mine husband passed away I felt horrible for her and wanted to do all I could to help her. I felt the need to do something so I turned to the internet and looked up what is a good gift for someone who was grieving the lost of a loved one. 
Of course bringing some home cooked food is traditional and I read don’t give flowers since they die in a week ( sad metaphor). But there was one thing I read that surprised me it said to bring toilet paper? I thought to myself how strange I would feel weird bringing toilet paper like here I got this for you... 
Well I decided to go with the traditional thing I always see people do and I roasted a rosemary garlic chicken some potatoes and green beans. I loaded the food in the car and called my friend and told her I’m on my way over. Then what she said surprised me.. 
She asked me if I didn’t mind can I pick up some toilet paper. Of course I had no problem stopping by the store and doing this I bought a big pack of toilet paper and decided to get some paper plates and plastic ware since I’m sure she is in no kind of mood to be washing a bunch of dishes. 
So back to the toilet paper, when I read this online I thought what a strange thing to randomly bring a grieving friend but then when she asked me for some I thought what a coincidence. So have you heard of bringing toilet paper for a grieving family?

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Its probably because while so busy grieving they forget to buy stuff like toilet paper, soap, razors, etc just small basic stuff.

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I've never heard of that but it makes sense.
They are going to be to sad to get out and go shop,with eating all the food people bring they are going to poop and will need toilet paper

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It is really odd, but such a good idea when you think about it. Who wants to go to the store for toilet paper when you feel like shit and possibly have the puffiest face ever with bloodshot eyes. I think a care basket with toilet paper and other household items would be a good idea.

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I havent but it makes sense. Food is fine and dandy but there are other essentials that a grieving family may need.

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My friend had a baby a few weeks ago, I brought a lasagna and also toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, toothpaste and some nice smelling body wash. I happen to stockpile my home goods, but I know many people dont a d it's easy to run out of essentials and not be able to run to the store.

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It makes sense. Tp can be used to wipe faces and bums. 
Also like previously mentioned small things tend to slip people’s minds when they’re stressed or Grieving

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That’s actually really interesting lol

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Never heard of it, but it's kind of one of those things that makes a weird kind of sense. How many times have you gone grocery shopping and got everything but the tp? I can't count how many times I've done it. When grieving, your head is so full of everything and nothing at the same time, forgetting the little things, like toilet paper, can totally happen.

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I’ve also not heard of this before... if i were a member of the grieving family and was the person who accepted the TP i would still appreciate the gift in this tough time but would think it’s awkward that you cross my mind now each time i wipe my ass...

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Things that help are definitely appreciated when someone dies. 
When my best friend died during labor, I think my body went into shock because I had peed on myself a little bit and an hour later my period started 2 weeks early. 
Of course all the “let me know if you need anything” people didn’t buy me tampons or help but 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃.

Giving toilet paper to a grieving family?

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