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 ...

When it comes to death and grief, finding the right words to express the deepest sympathy can be difficult. Loss is a natural part of life, but it often leaves us feeling adrift, unsure, and afraid of ...

Losing friend, parent or loved one is one of the most difficult things to face in life. In days and months following a loss, the grief can be overwhelming and hard to overcome. One of the few things ...

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you." This statement of sympathy is almost predictable, and increasingly questioned or mocked by cynics for its appropriateness, after a tragic event. It has become ...

A reader wants others to know about some better ways to express sympathy. Dear Abby: My father passed away a couple of years ago, and my mother passed on recently. I have noticed something that I ...

Antisemitism has always been the canary in the coalmine. It is the first sign that there is a profound sickness in society and over the last two years our country has felt broken.I was privileged to ...