Engaging in a hobby can also work wonders. If you like painting, for instance, express the emotions from the sad story through colors on the canvas. This can be a form of catharsis, allowing you to release the negative feelings. Hobbies can shift your focus from the sadness to something positive and creative.
You could use funny situations or jokes to make them laugh. Maybe have a cute animal do something goofy.
One sad story could be about a young artist who had great passion for painting. She worked hard day and night, but every time she tried to get her works exhibited in local galleries, she was rejected. Her family didn't understand her pursuit and thought she was wasting her time. Eventually, she started to doubt herself and her talent, feeling so alone and sad in her journey of growth.
You can start by spending some quality time with her. Maybe take her out for a walk in the park, enjoy the fresh air and nature together. Share some funny stories or memories with her.
You can listen to your friend first. Just let your friend pour out all the sadness. Then you can give your friend a big hug and tell some funny jokes.
There was a young girl who was very talented in painting. She dreamed of going to art school. However, her family was too poor to afford it. She tried to get scholarships but was always unsuccessful. In the end, she had to give up her dream and work in a factory, which was a really sad turn of events.
A young artist had a great passion for painting. He worked hard every day, but no gallery was willing to show his works. He was poor and could barely afford food. His family also didn't understand him and asked him to give up. In the end, he gave up his dream, which is a truly sad very sad story.
There's this story of a guy who got lost in a supermarket and ended up in the pet section, thinking it was the exit. His panicked reactions and the way he interacted with the animals were so funny!
Once there was a little puppy. It got separated from its mother at a very young age. It wandered the cold streets alone, looking for food and shelter. Every day was a struggle for it. People passed by it without noticing or caring. It was so sad and lonely, and eventually, it got sick and died in a corner all by itself.
Once there was a little dog. It was abandoned by its owner on the side of a busy road. It waited there day after day, hoping its owner would come back. But no one came. It had to search for food in the garbage, and it was often chased away by other animals. It was a really sad situation for that poor dog.
One way is to begin with a loss. For example, 'The day he left, the sun never seemed to shine again.'