Dear Still in Grief: I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter. You’ve been through something awful and there’s no timetable for how you navigate this period after. And that includes thank-you notes.

Stuck on what to say? Here’s what to write in a birthday card for a friend, coworker or that special someone in your life.

Looking for the right words to express your gratitude? Take some inspiration from these suggestions to make the thank you as touching as the gift itself.