what not to say

60 Serious Illness Get Well Messages: When “Get Well Soon” Is Not Enough

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Serious Illness Get Well Messages

“Get well soon” is a phrase built for colds, sprained ankles, things that pass. When someone you love is facing cancer or another serious illness, that phrase can land wrong, sometimes painfully so, because it quietly implies a timeline that may not exist. Below are 60 messages built for that reality instead, organized by where … Read more

What NOT to Say in a Sympathy Card: The 12 Things That Sound Helpful But Hurt

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What Not To Say In A Sympathy Card

Most people hesitate before writing a sympathy card not because they have nothing to say, but because they are afraid of making it worse. That fear is worth taking seriously. Some of the most commonly used phrases in sympathy cards carry a quiet damage the writer almost never sees, not because the intention is wrong, … Read more