Cancer Survivor Creates Sincere Empathy Cards

Emily McDowell is a greeting card designer and cancer survivor. In her own words: “The most difficult part of my illness (was) the loneliness and isolation I felt when many of my close friends and family members disappeared because they didn’t know what to say, or said the absolute wrong thing without realizing it.” In an effort to make things easier, she created these cards.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

You are not a burden.

Five stages of grief.

Empathy card.

You are loved.

I'm so sorry.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

Empathy card.

12 thoughts on “Cancer Survivor Creates Sincere Empathy Cards”

  1. Many of these also apply beautifully to losing a loved one. Platitudes suck. Don’t use them.

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  2. My 3 year old got incurable brain cancer for her Bday. Even so I struggle with what to say to others going through whatever bad patch. They are brilliant!! Thank you. Love them all.

  3. I love these, more please! How to order? There really is no good way to say This sucks and we all know it does. Thank you!

  4. If you click on the name of the artist it seblds you to her website. You can order there.

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