When a school, library, or other institution wants to expand its facilities, it may call out for donations to help realize its plans. New buildings or construction projects made possible by the generosity of private donors are a sign of a caring and invested community.  To say thank you for the support it is receiving, …

The loss of a loved one is a devastating blow, and it can change the course of a person’s life. Whether you are writing a sympathy card for a teenager or for someone who has lost their husband, it is important not to get lost in generic sayings about grief.  Instead, make sure your words …

Conveying condolences to a friend or loved one who has endured the loss of their husband is an incredibly delicate task.  Losing a life partner can make one feel isolated, hopeless, and alone in the world.  If you have to write an inscription in a sympathy card to a friend who is a grieving spouse, …

Dealing with grief is never easy. When people lose a loved one, they often feel scared and alone. It is important to reach out to people in your life who have recently suffered the death of a close family member or friend because it ensures that no one suffers through their grief in isolation.  It …

Being a good friend means standing by someone through thick and thin.  While friendships may be struck up during good times and are often based on laughter and fun, what solidifies our bonds with the people we are lucky enough to call friends is the way we show up for one another when times are …

It is a popular saying that blood is thicker than water. This means that the bonds of loyalty and love that tie us to our family members are very difficult to break.  While we may argue or disagree with our relatives, at the end of the day, they are family, and there will always be …

Grief is a tough burden to bear, no matter how old we are when we experience it. However, losing someone you love is especially devastating when you are a teenager.  Experiencing the death of a loved one at a young age forces one to confront a confusing combination of emotions, including sadness, anger, and denial.  …

There is no loss quite like that of a father. From the moment children enter this world, involved fathers play an important role in their lives. Fathers are our protectors and our providers. Through their firm but gentle guidance, we gradually learn how to draw on our strength and stand on our own two feet. However, …

There is hardly anything as painful as losing a parent, no matter what age we are when they pass away.  For those of us lucky to have (or have had) good relationships with the people who raised us, our parents are our pillars and our rocks. They teach us about the world, our place in …

Daily acts of kindness increase not only our well-being but as well as others; it follows that saying something nice like “You are beautiful” to someone is just as good as gold. While giving compliments can be quite an easy thing to do, accepting them may not. We may feel shy or awkward about it …