When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.

This story originally appeared on What’sUpNewp on March 6, 2023. With President Carter’s funeral set for this week; we ...

Are you wondering what to say when someone is sick or has a sick family member? If you know someone who has a loved one struggling with illness, it is a good idea to give them words of ...

If you're unsure what to say to someone grieving, remember that sometimes the simplest words can be the most comforting. Letting someone know you are there for them and that you care can make a ...

As a seemingly comforting phrase for those struggling with the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, I’ve heard ...

Since Covid, I have suffered severe anxiety and depression. I take duloxetine and lorazepam twice a day but they no longer help. I live alone, I’m 78 and can’t see the point of carrying on. My ...