Comments on: The Art of Letter Writing: The Sympathy Note http://artofmanliness.com/2009/09/18/the-art-of-letter-writing-the-sympathy-note/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:41:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Losing Dad: How a Man Responds to the Death of His Father « flakes of nuisance http://artofmanliness.com/2009/09/18/the-art-of-letter-writing-the-sympathy-note/comment-page-1/#comment-108544 Losing Dad: How a Man Responds to the Death of His Father « flakes of nuisance Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:48:30 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=4840#comment-108544 [...] The Art of Letter Writing: The Sympathy Note [...] [...] The Art of Letter Writing: The Sympathy Note [...]

]]> By: Michael http://artofmanliness.com/2009/09/18/the-art-of-letter-writing-the-sympathy-note/comment-page-1/#comment-102083 Michael Sat, 22 May 2010 16:50:08 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=4840#comment-102083 Any advice? This morning we found out that a family we know in our small town lost their 8th grade son to suicide. We know this family very well, our 12 yr old son and their 12 yr old daughter are "dating". I have coached their 8 yr old daughter in youth sports. We did not know the son as well and didn't necessarily call the family "close friends". But, liked I said know them very well. At a total loss in finding the most appropriate words. BTW telling your 13, 12 and 8 year old sons about someone we know commiting suicide is extremely difficult. Thanks Any advice?

This morning we found out that a family we know in our small town lost their 8th grade son to suicide. We know this family very well, our 12 yr old son and their 12 yr old daughter are “dating”. I have coached their 8 yr old daughter in youth sports. We did not know the son as well and didn’t necessarily call the family “close friends”. But, liked I said know them very well. At a total loss in finding the most appropriate words.

BTW telling your 13, 12 and 8 year old sons about someone we know commiting suicide is extremely difficult. Thanks

]]> By: Michael http://artofmanliness.com/2009/09/18/the-art-of-letter-writing-the-sympathy-note/comment-page-1/#comment-74514 Michael Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:55:26 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=4840#comment-74514 Could I just say thank you to all of you at AoM? You've done a significant job in changing my life, and growing up without a father figure, you've all certainly done a marvelous job teaching me the ins and outs of manhood. Thank you, and I respect this work so very much. It's always been my dream to help people just like you all do. That you've lost your own flesh and blood and can still continue living so optimistically and selflessly really touches me in so many ways. I've been blessed to stroll upon these pages of manliness. Could I just say thank you to all of you at AoM? You’ve done a significant job in changing my life, and growing up without a father figure, you’ve all certainly done a marvelous job teaching me the ins and outs of manhood.

Thank you, and I respect this work so very much. It’s always been my dream to help people just like you all do. That you’ve lost your own flesh and blood and can still continue living so optimistically and selflessly really touches me in so many ways. I’ve been blessed to stroll upon these pages of manliness.

]]> By: Nathan http://artofmanliness.com/2009/09/18/the-art-of-letter-writing-the-sympathy-note/comment-page-1/#comment-63734 Nathan Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:13:43 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=4840#comment-63734 Honestly I have never had to write a sympathy letter yet, but when writing any letter I often refer to Abraham Lincoln for a little inspiration. He had an amazing way with words and used the English language beautifully. Honestly I have never had to write a sympathy letter yet, but when writing any letter I often refer to Abraham Lincoln for a little inspiration. He had an amazing way with words and used the English language beautifully.

]]> By: Diane http://artofmanliness.com/2009/09/18/the-art-of-letter-writing-the-sympathy-note/comment-page-1/#comment-52802 Diane Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:29:31 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=4840#comment-52802 To JonathanL, A hallmark of a sympathy note is to let someone know you are thinking of them in their time of sadness. Frankly, someone suffering a severe loss doesn't care what your beliefs are. Speak of the truth. Tell them that you have wonderful memories of their loved one, or that you will carry the memory of their loved one in your heart forever. These are the first two examples that come to mind. It's not about your religious beliefs or lack thereof, it's about showing that you care. Also - don't buy a pre-printed card - write a letter! To JonathanL,
A hallmark of a sympathy note is to let someone know you are thinking of them in their time of sadness. Frankly, someone suffering a severe loss doesn’t care what your beliefs are. Speak of the truth. Tell them that you have wonderful memories of their loved one, or that you will carry the memory of their loved one in your heart forever. These are the first two examples that come to mind. It’s not about your religious beliefs or lack thereof, it’s about showing that you care.
Also – don’t buy a pre-printed card – write a letter!

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