When someone we love loses someone we obviously want to be there for them. It’s a trying and emotional time, but we often struggle with what to say and do. Sometimes we’re so fearful of saying or doing the wrong thing that we’re fearful of even mentioning the loss. Unfortunately, that’s not a good strategy … Read More
Sympathy Tips
Helping a Grieving Friend Through the Bereavement Process: What to Say and Do
We never want to see our friends struggle, but when a friend loses someone it can be difficult to know what to do and say. You don’t want to offend the person, but the grieving process can be a difficult path to navigate. What if you say the wrong thing or do the wrong thing? … Read More
Father’s Day without Dad: Learning How to Cope
Losing parents is one of the most difficult things to go through, especially when holidays come around. If this is your first Father’s Day without your dad, you might be struggling to cope with the loss. The emotions that arise during this day can be intense and feel overwhelming, but it is possible to get … Read More
Picking the Best Memorial Gift for a Grieving Sibling
Do you have a sibling that lost someone close to them and is struggling through a hard time? If so, providing comfort and support to your grieving sibling might be one of your top priorities. But how do you best do that? Aside from being there and listening as they express their feelings, sending a … Read More
How to Write Condolence Notes That Soothe and Touch the Heart
When someone you know passes away there can be a lot of feelings circling around in your head and your heart. You might think about the good times you had with the person or even regret that you never got to check something off your bucket list together because you thought there was more time. … Read More
Best Dog Sympathy Gifts for the Bereaved Canine Lover
From the day they scurrying into your life pets quickly become part of the family. They fill holes in your life that you didn’t even know was there and it becomes impossible to imagine a life without them. Unfortunately, pets have a much shorter lifespan than they deserve and are often outlived by their owners. … Read More