“This must be hard news for you to share.” It won’t change their situation, but it will show your loved one that they have people on their side who are rooting for them and sending them positive vibes each day. These statements show that you care about their wellbeing and sincerely want them to experience the better parts of life. “I wish things were going better.” OR “I wish this was not happening to you.” Here are five ideas for what to say to a patient or caregiver: 1. ![]() 5 Positive Expressions of Support That Aren’t ‘Sorry’ĬaringBridge users came through with alternative comments that express support simply and effectively. That’s the essence of social support … helping people stay connected at a time they feel very disconnected from normal life. In general, messages that make patients and caregivers feel less isolated mean the most. (Here are 7 more things you should avoid saying to patients or caregivers.) ‘I’m So Sorry’ Can Feel DiscouragingĬaringBridge author Susan Miller, whose partner, Cyteria Knight, continues healing after a brain aneurysm and stroke, said, “I appreciate everyone’s comments, but when I read, ‘ I’m so sorry,’ so many times, it can feel a little discouraging.” While it’s a reflex to respond to news of a cancer diagnosis, stroke, illness, injury or any health crisis with an automatic, “ I’m so sorry,” patients and caregivers on the receiving end of these words may wish for something less automatic and more hopeful. ![]() CaringBridge users confirm what Ryan O’Neal said to Ali MacGraw all those years ago: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” (Readers born after 1970 can catch “Love Story” on Netflix.)
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