Sometimes you get very lucky and the other person with your name is incredibly kind and knows the name of your grandpa and the right email to send his giftcards to
A MERRY MIX-UP: A Hallmark movie but it's just about my annual holiday catch-ups with @AprilRunner as she gets emails for me as the other Madeline Boardman over in the UK.
6. If you're going through it, you might feel a little crazy for a bit. Going from happy days to really sad ones is not easy. Helpful to have loved ones who remind you this insanity is temporary.
My mom passed away last month, and in addition to the time with family, grief, and processing. I learned a few things. Thought they might be worth sharing: 🧵
5. This was a surprising one, but don't send favor asks with your condolences? I somehow got multiple asks for personal favors or job recommendations within the first week, all beginning with, "Sorry about your mom, wondering if..." Don't do this lol. Wait a month.