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What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Parent or Loved One
By Matt Berical — 2021
No matter what you say to someone whose parent or loved one died, it should be derivative of the same goal: communicating empathy and offering assistance, understanding what a person might need from you, and knowing how to phrase sentiments the right way.
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