‘Thinking of you’, ‘stay strong’: Why words like these can fail when a loved one is going through the worst

CNA - Oct 13, 2026

Michelle Bong Lejtenyi has spent her career finding the right words, but when people she loved faced cancer and grief, she struggled with knowing what to say. She’s learnt that sincerity can matter more than finding the perfect words.

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