Whether you’re trying to comfort a close friend or an acquaintance who lost a loved one, the key is to be heartfelt and thoughtful. There’s no perfect formula for what to write in a condolence card, but this blog post shares some good examples tailored to different relationships and situations. Continue reading

When I lost my sister in May 2020, some gestures and sympathy gifts I received really comforted me. I also encountered words and actions that left me feeling more isolated and unsupported. In this blog post, I'm sharing 5 sympathy gift ideas to better equip you to be a light in someone else's darkest days.

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November and December can be extra hard months for anyone who has lost a loved one. For me, it’s hard not to see my sister at the dinner table during the holidays or hear her laughter filling our house. November 18^th is her birthday too, so I always feel extra nostalgic and melancholy this time of year.

For this blog post, I wanted to share the best sympathy card I’ve ever received and give you some ideas on how to comfort others with a handwritten note when they experience a loss.

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