We have listed the most common questions and their answers below for your convenience...

About the Booklets and E-books

When friends and loved ones face difficult times, you want to be supportive. But it’s times like these that you often find yourself at a loss for words. The three print volumes of How to Say It® When You Don't Know What to Say will help you offer comfort to someone dealing with Illness & Death, Suicide, and Miscarriage. The print volumes, along with e-books on Death of a Child, Death of a Stillborn or Newborn Baby, Caregiver Responsibilities, Divorce, and Pet Loss provide dozens of suggestions on what to say and do to help your loved one recover from loss and know they're not alone. You’ll find accessible advice and specific, targeted suggestions for comforting and communicating in troubling situations.

Why This Site Was Created

Comforting Words was designed to provide information, resources, ideas, and suggestions to help you help those facing difficult times.

How can you help?

Please share your thoughts, questions, and ideas so you can be part of this community of helping others deal with loss.

Where can I get more help?

There are a number of sites that offer support to those experiencing loss. You can access resources in the "Links" section. If you have a resource to recommend, please send it to wordsthathelp@gmail.com.