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14. "The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment.” —Dr. Colin Murray Parkes 15. "Death is a challenge. It tells ...

Nothing compares to the pain of losing a loved one. When those dark days come — and unfortunately they do for most everyone — the support of family and friends brings much-needed comfort. But knowing ...

While we are often at a loss for words when talking to someone who has lost a loved one, writing a sympathy note can be equally challenging. However, there are some basic guidelines that we can follow ...

When and how to show your sympathy in a letter Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Handwrite your condolence letter to ...

You know that feeling when you sit down to write a condolence card and the page just stares back at you? It's hard to fit love and loss into a few lines, and that's okay. If you're wondering what to ...

Somewhere along the line, I was led to believe a handwritten note was preferable to a printed card for expressing sympathy. I’ve been sending handwritten notes on notecards I make on my computer — the ...