Sympathy Messages

When someone tells you they have a terminal diagnosis it’s understandable to not know how to respond. It could be the person themselves, sitting across from you. Maybe it’s a friend letting you know about their husband or their mom. Whoever it is you want to say something good. You also really don’t want to … Read more

When you’re waiting for surgery, be it a routine procedure or something more serious, it’s understandable to feel nervous in the days beforehand. And if it’s someone you care about going under the knife you probably want to say something. The trouble is knowing what. You don’t want to be too gushing but on the … Read more

It’s hard to know what to say to someone after a serious injury or a new disability. You want to be there for them and say something that helps. But the usual things we say in these sorts of circumstances often feel wrong. “Get well soon” isn’t right when the situation might be permanent and … Read more

When a friend tells you their mom or their husband has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia how do you react? It’s one of the worse diagnoses anyone can receive so knowing what to say in that moment is so difficult. You want to say the right thing and you’re terrified … Read more

Heartbreak isn’t only experienced with losing a loved one or funerals. In fact it’s a type of loss that isn’t even acknowledgment much by the wider world. When an adoption falls through the person grieving has lost a child they were already loving and planning for. They had pictures of them at the dinner table … Read more

There is no loss quite like it. A parent is never meant to outlive their child. And when someone loses a son the grief is going to be more than most of us can ever really understand. I’ve unfortunately had to find the words more than once for a friend in this situation and felt … Read more

Losing a grandmother means losing someone uniquely special from your life. For many of us a grandmother is incredibly important and a treasured family member. When someone you care about loses their grandma you want to say something that shows you care. But it’s hard to know where to start. You want to offer your … Read more

There’s something about a grandfather that’s hard to put into words. When my grandfather passed away it left a hole in my world that will never be filled. So when someone you care about loses their grandfather you already know it’s a big deal. Even if the rest of the world is only treating it … Read more

Caregivers give so much to help others. They’re real unsung heroes. But because of that work they often go through tough times. Experiencing and witnessing distressing and upsetting things. So recognizing their hard work and expressing sympathy during those difficult times can really lift their spirits. If you’re looking to support a caregiver or offer … Read more