Dear Miss Manners: I’m sure you are aware that grief is one of the toughest emotions to process. I therefore believe those grieving should be given a break and allowed to grieve in the manner that best suites them. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

What a horrible burden it is on the grieving to have hanging over them the responsibility of responding to condolence letters if that is not what they feel will help them process and heal.

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