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 suits them.
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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 wi