What to say to someone who is terminally ill

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Being terminally ill can be difficult, especially when people around you don't know how to approach you and ask after your health.

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It is hard to know what to say to a sick friend or family member. Here are some examples of encouraging words to write in cards, over text or in-person.

Example letters to offer sympathy in a case of serious or terminal illness.

Don't be so afraid to say the wrong thing that you end up saying nothing at all. These condolence messages offer thoughtfully phrased sympathy and comfort.

When you learn of a friend's loss, your first instinct may be to reach out and offer your support. But what do you say when you don't know what to say? It can be difficult to find the right words in moments like this. Here are a few tips on what to text when someone dies, the how-to for composing your words of condolence.