Care package post-termination

[frozenorangejuice]

Hope I’m posting this in the right place - apologies if not and I’m happy for this post to be moved elsewhere if more appropriate.

A dear friend of mine has had a termination and I would like to send her a care package as I’m too far away to see her in person. She is really wrestling with her decision and I just want to give her some comfort and let her know that I’m here for her despite the distance. Could anyone suggest some things I could include? Much appreciation in advance.

How lovely. I felt like the worst person in the world after my termination. A couple of friends sent me gifts and it meant the world to me. The fact that they still cared about me, and thought I was deserving of anything at all was so needed at that time, regardless of what they sent.

As it happened they both sent me food items with a kind note, but any kind of self care item might be nice. Food, relaxing toiletries, flowers, scented candles, some nice tea or hot chocolate if she's into that sort of thing. Or vouchers for something like a massage when she's up to it.

Personally, I wouldn't have wanted something to keep forever, as it would have ended up as a sad reminder. But your friend may feel totally differently.

She's very lucky to have such a kind friend x

That's lovely. I bought a few things for a friend when she went through a termination a long time ago. I seem to recall a hot water bottle, a nail varnish and maybe a magazine or book or something? We were only in our early 20s at the time and I didn't have a lot to spend but I hope the gesture meant something anyway.

Thankyou - I really appreciate your replies and the advice about something not being ‘keepsakey’ and maybe things that are edible or for single use. I am lucky to have her - she’s like a sister to me.

What a lovely idea. I’d have really appreciated something like this after my termination but I only told my partner and our parents about the situation. I’d have enjoyed something like a soothing bubble bath and a relaxing book - I can recommend The Comfort Book by Matt Haig it really soothed me during my sad spells. A trashy magazine was also handy for when I wanted to distract myself with mindless drivel to take my mind off my own problems.

Chocolate also a good idea!

Thankyou! Putting one together later after a trip to the supermarket. Thanks all!