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when people say the wrong thing when you're grieving

4 Tips to Deal With People Who Say the Wrong Thing When You’re Grieving

People say and do the wrong things so often when we're grieving. It can be annoying at the best of…
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best things ever said to someone grieving

64 of the Best Things Ever Said to a Griever

People ask us this question time and again: What should I say to someone who's grieving? They ask, hoping there…
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In Memory Robin Williams: How to Talk With Kids About Suicide

In Memory Robin Williams: How to Talk With Kids About Suicide

Photo: Bago Games via flikr Until earlier this week, I couldn’t imagine that a celebrity death could hit me as…
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How to write a sympathy card

How to Write a Sympathy Card

Why is writing a sympathy card so hard? It seems like it should be simple, yet even the most compassionate…
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not to say after a death

What Not to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving

The question of what to say to someone after a death is more common than you realize. So often, people…
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helping a grieving friend

Helping a Grieving Friend After a Loss

People often don't know where to begin with helping a grieving friend. My guess is there is a flurry of questions…
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