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Empathy Cards for Serious Illness: Finding the Right Words
When someone is facing a serious illness, it’s often the emotional toll that hits the hardest. One person shared, “The toughest part of my illness wasn’t losing my hair or the nausea from treatment. It was the loneliness that came when friends and family vanished because they didn’t know what to say, or worse, said something completely off-base.”
I haven’t been through cancer myself, but I watched my dad navigate the journey with my mom, who sadly didn’t make it. And I totally get it; finding the right words is a challenge. Some people muster the courage to say “I’m sorry,” while others, especially younger folks who haven’t faced loss yet, end up mumbling awkwardly, often making it worse.
I remember vividly how people would say cringe-worthy things to my mom and us. We would have loved to have these empathy cards back then to replace the misplaced comments that left us feeling worse. I can’t tell you how many times I heard “everything happens for a reason” while my mom was dying. After hearing it for the umpteenth time, I snapped at the last person who said it, “What kind of reason is that?” It felt like a dismissal of our pain.
When it comes to sending cards, a simple “get well soon” can come off as tone-deaf when the prognosis isn’t looking good, and sympathy cards can feel like a farewell before it’s time. The creator of these cards, Emily, gets that. She wants to help people connect more meaningfully during these tough times.
Some of these cards really resonate. There’s one that speaks directly to the truth without sugar-coating it. Another one just hits me in the feels.
It’s about time someone created something like this for those who struggle to find the right words. Serious illness is tough, but these cards can make it a little easier to show support and empathy.
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In summary, it’s crucial to connect honestly with those dealing with serious illness. The right words can make all the difference, and these empathy cards are a fantastic way to bridge that gap.