Is it too late to sent a card to someone who lost their husband, but you only just found out and it was over 7 months ago?
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Yes it's too late, I'd say 2 months tops... but now they're well into the grieving process and a card might interfere.
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I wouldn't, it may just serve as un unpleasant reminder to someone who may just be making progress with their grieving and putting it behind them.
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The sudden appearance of a sympathy card may bring back memories, but if it is someone you care about, don't just ignore it.
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yeah I wouldnt either. Instead give the person a call and say I was just thinking about u and thought I would call. Then if they tell u about it u can console them then.
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I think I would send them a note explaining that you had just heard their sad news. Then I would offer my support. The lady may be lonely and would perhaps like someone to chat to or meet up with for a coffee. Sometimes you need someone other than family to talk to at these times, 7 months is not long enough to get through the greiving process sometimes it takes years, sometimes it lasts a lifetime. I don't think you can do any harm by offering your support.
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I wouldn't send a "with sympathy" card but I probably would send a "thinking of you" card that wasn't too soppy. Its always nice to have support from someone.
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I think an expression of genuine emotion and support is always welcomed. The point of the card is to show you care and you're thinking about this person. Believe me, the widow doesn't need a card to remind her of the death or to being back bad memories; it's already forefront in her mind. If it were me, I'd appreciate the card.
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