Sympathy · $5 · 1 minute

When you don't
know what to say.

The blank card on the kitchen counter. The text you've started three times. Tell us who died, who you're writing to, and one specific thing you knew about the person. We'll write you something real.

Example output

Marcus, I'm so sorry about your dad. I'm thinking about you and your family this week. I didn't know him well, but I remember him at your wedding, holding court at the bar, telling the story about the boat for the third time and somehow making it funnier each round. That was a guy who lived. I'm grateful I got to meet him, even just that one time. There's nothing useful I can say right now. I just want you to know I'm here. If it would help to be on the phone, or in your kitchen, or just on a walk where neither of us has to be cheerful — say the word. Any hour. Much love, Alex

…(continues; full version is paid)

1. Tell us

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2. Preview

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3. Pay $5

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Common questions

Will it feel hollow?
Not if you give us a real specific thing about the person. That's the whole point.