When it comes to death and grief, finding the right words to express the deepest sympathy can be difficult. Loss is a natural part of life, but it often leaves us feeling adrift, unsure, and afraid of ...

When and how to show your sympathy in a letter Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Handwrite your condolence letter to ...

While you probably don’t need me to state the obvious for you, I will. No one wants to write a sympathy card. It sucks. Someone that you care about lost someone that they care about, and that’s never ...

Finding the right words to comfort someone who is grieving is never easy. During times of profound loss, we often find ourselves searching for a balance between being respectful and showing genuine ...

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While we are often at a loss for words when talking to someone who has lost a loved one, writing a sympathy note can be equally challenging. However, there are some basic guidelines that we can follow ...

The COVID crisis throws into relief what happens when grief has—quite literally—nowhere to go. The evidence suggests that most people summon strengths that surpass their own expectations. While we are ...