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I'm having a really hard time writing a condolence card to my friends who lost their son to suicide. I'm heartbroken for them, but can't find the right words to express my sorrow. Can anyone give me some ideas?
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Be genuine.
Cards that offer hope are gentler than the ones dripping with sympathy.
What do you think would offer the most comfort? Telling them about how sad you are won't lift them up as much as acknowledging their pain and offering your shoulder.
If you are too wordy in a condolence card, it can be overwhelming and sometimes inadvertently inappropriate.
a favourite of mine that a friend wrote 2 me was "i know i cant say anything 2 take the pain away - but i wish more than anything that i could !" just tell them ur thinkin of them n ul be there 4 them etc xx
The typical platitudes..though I'm sure may be heartfelt..seem empty to me.
"I'm sorry for your loss"
How many times will they hear that?
There's times when just letting people know you love them..is enough.
xoxo Di
you recieved a lot of good suggestions
I agree, short and simple is best
I have lost two people to suicides, tho not a child, which has to absolutely the hardest thing to console