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How Do You Tell Someone “I’M Sorry for Your Loss” Without Saying It That Way?

Question by Tulip: How do you tell someone “I’m sorry for your loss” without saying it that way?
One of my dear friends had twins, neither survived to see tomorrow. The first passed on the 17th and found out that the other passed today. What can I do? How can I somehow bring a smile on their faces and turn this sad moment into a happy one, if for only a second?
I guess this is a bittersweet day. My coworker who was supposed to have her baby next week, had a c-section about an hr ago..

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Answer by Stacy’s Mom
“Hi, Barb, I just wanted to see how you were doing and if there’s anything I can do for you right now.”

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