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What to Write

What to Write

You don’t need perfect words to let someone know you care. Find a place to start, then make it your own.

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What Not to Say to Someone With an Invisible Illness

Words to skip, kinder phrases to use, and practical ways to show up with care.

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What Not to Say to Someone With Anxiety

Kind words to use instead, plus small ways to show up when someone is having a hard time.

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What to Say to Someone Who Feels Alone

Gentle, specific words for checking in without trying to fix everything.

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What to Say to a Parent of a Child With Cancer

Real words you can borrow, a few things to skip, and ways to keep showing up for the whole family.

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What to Write in a Thinking of You Card

Ways to say “I’m here” that sound like you, with examples you can make your own.

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What to Write in a Get Well Card

Warm, useful words for showing care without making a hard thing sound easy.

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What to Write in a Sympathy Card

What to say when someone’s grieving, even when you don’t know where to start.

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What to Write in a Birthday Card

Warm, personal words for making someone feel remembered on their day.

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What to Write in a Wedding Card

Warm, personal words for celebrating a couple without sounding copied from a card rack.

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What to Write in a Thank You Card

Personal words for gifts, help, and everyday kindness that deserve more than a quick text.