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Empathy Cards by Emily McDowell

Most of us struggle to find the right words in the face of a friend or loved one’s major health crisis, whether it’s cancer, chronic illness, mental illness, or anything else. It’s a really tough problem; someone we love needs our support more than ever, but we don’t have the right language for it. This collection of empathy cards for serious illness fulfills the need for better, more authentic ways to communicate about sickness and suffering. 

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  • 'One More Chemo Down' Empathy Card
    'One More Chemo Down' Empathy Card
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    'One More Chemo Down' Empathy Card

    'One More Chemo Down' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. Chemo changes your taste buds, and food tastes weird. Some of my favourite things (chocolat...

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  • 'I Didn't Know What To Say' Empathy Card
    'I Didn't Know What To Say' Empathy Card
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    'I Didn't Know What To Say' Empathy Card

    'I Didn't Know What To Say' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. When someone you love gets sick, it's really natural to get scared and uncomfortable ...

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  • Awkward Sympathy Card
    Awkward Sympathy Card
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    Awkward Sympathy Card

    Awkward Sympathy Card from Emily McDowell. Here's something to say when you don't know what to say. Size: 4.25'' x 5.5'' / 10.8cm x 14cm (slightly...

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  • 'Everything Happens For A Reason' Empathy Card
    'Everything Happens For A Reason' Empathy Card
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    'Everything Happens For A Reason' Empathy Card

    'Everything Happens For A Reason' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell.  When a bad thing happens, like cancer or death, the last thing the person goin...

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  • 'Illness Is Not A Journey' Empathy Card
    'Illness Is Not A Journey' Empathy Card
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    'Illness Is Not A Journey' Empathy Card

    'Illness Is Not A Journey' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. I mean, if YOU want to refer to it as a journey, that's awesome. But as someone who lo...

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  • 'Treatment On The Internet' Empathy Card
    'Treatment On The Internet' Empathy Card
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    'Treatment On The Internet' Empathy Card

    'Treatment On The Inernet' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. People who do this are well-intentioned. They're trying to help. And I totally get wh...

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  • 'What Doesn't Kill You' Empathy Card
    'What Doesn't Kill You' Empathy Card
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    'What Doesn't Kill You' Empathy Card

    'What Doesn't Kill You' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. Together we can find a cure for the phrase, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” H...

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  • 'Laughter Is The Best Medicine' Empathy Card
    'Laughter Is The Best Medicine' Empathy Card
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    'Laughter Is The Best Medicine' Empathy Card

    'Laughter Is The Best Medicine' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. Laughter is the best medicine! …Until they find an actual cure for what you have....

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  • 'New Normal' Empathy Card
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    'New Normal' Empathy Card

    'New Normal' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. This is a great card to show someone who has had to face a massive upheaval in life that you are the...

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    'Everything Dark' Empathy Card

    'Everything Dark' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. For anyone struggling to find the right words, this card might just say it all. Size: 4.25'' x...

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  • No Card Can Make This Better
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    'No Card Can Make This Better' Empathy Card

    'No Card Can Make This Better' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell.  When you care enough to say, “I have no idea what to say. But I love you.” Which ...

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  • Invisible Chronic Illness Empathy Card
    Invisible Chronic Illness Empathy Card
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    'Invisible Chronic Illness' Empathy Card

    'Invisible Illness' Empathy Card from Emily McDowell. Not all illnesses are visible. For someone with an invisible illness, hearing “…but you don’...

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