What to Send When You Don’t Know What to Say

We’ve all been there. Someone’s going through it - a breakup, bad news, burnout or just a classic “life is hard” week and you want to show you care. But the words? Nowhere. Your brain says “be supportive”, your fingers type “hope you’re okay??” and then you panic-send a thumbs-up emoji.

Look, not every moment calls for perfect words. That’s where a thoughtful gift comes in. It says, “I’m here. I love you. I didn’t know what to say, but I wanted to say something anyway.”

Let’s talk about what to send when your mouth says “???” but your heart says “I’ve got you.”

Words Are Hard. Boxes Are Easier.

Big feelings are tricky. And not everyone wants a full debrief or a motivational quote when they’re in the depths. Sometimes, what people really need is:

• A moment of comfort
• A little distraction
• A treat they didn’t buy for themselves

Enter: a GettaGift box. No pressure, no platitudes, just something that lands on their doorstep and quietly says, “You’re not alone in this mess.”

Situations Where a Gift Says More Than Words:

• They’re grieving: A box with soothing treats or self-care bits feels more personal than a generic sympathy card. No need to “say the right thing.” Just show up.
• They had a bad week/month/year: From workplace chaos to family drama, a surprise gift can break up the bad vibes.
• They’re burned out: Not everyone can quit their job and move to a cabin in the woods. But they can take a bath and eat fancy fairy floss in bed.

What to Write on the Card (If Anything at All)

Not sure what to say? Try these low-pressure, high-comfort ideas:

• “No words. Just vibes. And snacks.”
• “This doesn’t fix it, but I hope it makes today suck a bit less.”
• “For your ‘do not disturb’ era. Proud of you.”

Or go blank. Sometimes silence is the message. The gift is the message.

Don’t Overthink It:

• When words fail, gestures don’t
• The gift doesn’t have to fix it, just show up
• You don’t need to write a speech. A few kind words (or none at all) go a long way