I read How Not to Say the Wrong Thing (LA Times, readability) several months ago. I think I tweeted it, but I can’t recall. It’s so good that it’s worth mentioning again; I urge you to read it.

If you know someone experiencing a crisis — especially the death or severe illness of a loved one — read it twice.

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