I've lost two family members in the past week and am having to navigate an onslaught of religious sentiments. I think I'm doing it quite gracefully by receiving and acknowledging all of the religious condolences without being disingenuous by affirming or contributing to the sentiments. It's been a little tiring, though. How does everyone else handle these circumstances?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I went through this two months ago when my father died, and posted the same question. I empathize! Cringe on the inside and be polite. A “thank you, your kindness is appreciated “ is fine. Sorry for your losses.
EyesThatSmile
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Jan 21, 2019
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@MindfulSoul thank you!
Sorry about your losses. I think most of us handle it the same as you are right now. You ride it out and eventually it stops.
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