When and how to show your sympathy in a letter Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Handwrite your condolence letter to make it more personal and meaningful. Offer specific help instead of saying, ...

My sister-in-law's husband died last year, and for a while, I was at a loss for words. What could I say that would matter? What use are condolences after the loss of a spouse? Ultimately, I realized ...

Life consistently reminds us that none of us are in control. When the unexpected or unfathomable happens, we’re often at a loss how to give condolences. What can we say or do? A lot, actually. But ...