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References
- ↑ Lincoln, Abraham (December 23, 1862). "Abraham Lincoln on Living with Loss: His Magnificent Letter of Consolation to a Grief-stricken Young Woman". The Marginalian. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022.
- ↑ "condolence". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ↑ "25 Professionals Share the Best Ways to Support Someone Who is Grieving". March 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Bereavement Care in the Wake of COVID-19: Offering Condolences and Referrals". March 15, 2021.
