If you’ve lost a teacher, or know someone who has lost a mentor, you may be wanting to reach out with a condolence message to them or their family. Some of the most important people in our lives are teachers. They help us to learn, grow and come of age. Many of us will have … Read more
If you’ve been invited to a funeral but are unable to attend you may be feeling bad. It seems rude and unkind to not go to someone’s funeral. But even if you desperately want to go, sometimes it just isn’t possible. Life gets in the way. Be it illness, a family problem, work related or … Read more
When someone experiences a loss, we reach out with our condolences and sympathy. That may be through simple words in a condolence message, a few words in a sympathy card/note with some flowers or a gift, maybe even just a quick text message. But one thing that is very common amongst all the ways we … Read more
Losing a nephew is a tragedy. To have someone so young pass away is unfair and cruel. The relationship and friendship you have with your nephew shouldn’t be understated either. That bond is deep and So a nephew passing away leaves a huge hole in the family. The grief and pain will last for some … Read more
When you marry you don’t get to choose your mother in law. But we often form strong bonds with those extended members of our family. They may not be direct blood relatives but mother in laws can be such important parts of our lives. It’s not just them helping look after the kids or offering … Read more
Finding moving or thoughtful words for those who have passed away isn’t easy. When we face a funeral of a loved one it can be incredibly emotional, and we want something that reflects that. The Irish have always been known for their writers and poets. But it extends further than just those who’s profession it … Read more
When someone is diagnosed with cancer it is both devastating and terrifying. Your whole world is thrown into disarray. Nothing can be done to prepare for the shock it causes. So when someone you know is given that terrible news your first reaction is probably to reach out and tell them how sorry you are. … Read more
Tragically over 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. It’s common amongst the young, but affects all different age groups and the number of deaths doesn’t even take into account the failed suicide attempts. So with it being so prevalent it’s important for us to acknowledge and discuss it. Trying to understand why so … Read more
When a head of state dies the entire country goes into mourning. Kings and Queens are often beloved by their people and so losing one can cause real grief amongst the population. Usually a few days of mourning are announced to allow people to grieve and pay their respects. That gives them a chance to … Read more
To many people a job becomes more than just the way they earn their money. It’s an integral part of their identity, giving them a sense of achievement and worth. So when someone loses their job it can be devastating. It can lead to real unhappiness and depression. And in those tough times what people … Read more