should I send a card?

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About three weeks ago a man I worked, briefly, with took his own life. I also worked with his wife. He's left three small children. I knew neither of them well.

I keep thinking of his wife. Should I send a card or is it too late?

It's not too late, do send a card. We have received lots of cards from people I don't know very well about my beautiful Mia, and it has been very touching at such a sad time.

It is never too late, I promise you. Send a card just to let her know you are thinking of her and their children. Every single card I was sent following DH's death meant so much and touched me deeply.

"too late"? Their loss is fresh and new to them every day.

You won't be raking up some past sadness, but perhaps helping them cope with a very current sadness.

Please send the card.

Thanks, I wasn't worried about raking up sadness, I imagine this will feel new and terrible for a long while. I was more worried that this was more about me than her. I don't want to seem invasive.

But thank you all for replying.

Sorry that you lost your boy Everlong.

dd died 2 months ago and yesterday I received a lovely card from my aunt and uncle. It was nice to know they were still thinking of us. Do send a card.

3 weeks is not too late to send a card - i had cards from people 3mths after dh sadly committed suicide

and even now every now and again one of my friends sends me a funny/lovely card just to say thinking about me etc

and each and every card touched me and i have kept them all in a box and although not ready to re read them again yet - as well make me cry - the words that people wrote will stay with me forever