Flower Zine - Ways to say "I'm sorry for your loss"

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A floral zine to say “I’m sorry for your loss”

This download features a floral zine offering different ways to express condolences as well as a blank version of the design so you can compose your own message.

The single-page design can be folded down into a mini-book, or zine. Folding instructions are included.

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Grief is hard, and so often we struggle to find the “right” words to comfort someone in their grief. After the death of my father, I received many condolences, but these words from an acquaintance I barely knew have stuck with me years later: “I hope you have the time and space to be and feel however you need to be and feel.” This validation of the complexity and multitude of feelings during grief helped me even more when I later experienced recurring pregnancy loss. I have written a few essays that touch on grief and loss, and this zine reflects some of the thoughts I explore in them:

A floral zine to say “I’m sorry for your loss”

This download features a floral zine offering different ways to express condolences as well as a blank version of the design so you can compose your own message.

The single-page design can be folded down into a mini-book, or zine. Folding instructions are included.

***

Grief is hard, and so often we struggle to find the “right” words to comfort someone in their grief. After the death of my father, I received many condolences, but these words from an acquaintance I barely knew have stuck with me years later: “I hope you have the time and space to be and feel however you need to be and feel.” This validation of the complexity and multitude of feelings during grief helped me even more when I later experienced recurring pregnancy loss. I have written a few essays that touch on grief and loss, and this zine reflects some of the thoughts I explore in them:

Please note: printables will likely show some variation when printed!

Printers are all a little different, and they’re all a little moody (I recommend singing to them while they print to stay on their good side). Printed colors, tone, clarity, etc. may vary from screen to printer, and from printer to printer. Unfortunately my superpowers do not extend to every screen and printer in the world, but I hope you’ll still enjoy the spirit behind each piece even if inconsistencies occur.

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