English professor's compassionate email to grieving student who lost her sister leaves her speechless

Losing a loved one can be an emotionally taxing experience that could leave a person drained, and in a vulnerable state. This is the time in life when a person needs time and support to deal with grief, but it seems expecting some empathy is asking for too much in this day and age. Fortunately for Alyssa, who goes by @actualdavidrose on X, and lost her sister in 2020, her professor was incredibly supportive in her time of grief, according to her post.

She expressed gratitude towards her English professor for sending her a compassionate email in the aftermath of the tragic loss. The teacher, in their email, wrote, "Alyssa, I don't know what to write. I have two sisters and anyway, take all the time you need. No documentation is needed. And you don't need to promise not to take another extension. I am giving you blanket flexibility in advance. You have already done good work so far and my goal is for you to get something positive out of the class. After what just happened, if you just participate to the extent possible, I will make that work. Take care of yourself." Alyssa withheld her professor's name but added more of her thoughts in the comment section.

"If one of you come on here saying I’m begging for sympathy, just know you’re exactly right. I don’t have a sister anymore. 2 little boys don’t have a mom anymore. Yeah, a bit of sympathy would be great and I’m sure you’d appreciate it too," Alyssa wrote in a separate comment, responding to people who left negative comments. But other than a few rude people, most of the comments consoled Alyssa and told her to stay strong through this tough time.

@DeeModifier wrote, "I don't think we ever knew each other, but I recognize your face from around Lincoln/Stockton Small world. I hope you're able to stay strong and have as many people and resources around you to help you move forward. I have a younger brother and an older sister. I can't even begin to imagine a world where I can't send them memes or talk to them about stupid things. I hope only that you're not alone in this." @InJDWeStan commented, "I can't even imagine your pain. My sister means the world to me. I'm so glad you have a good compassionate professor. Sending you some hugs and strength." 

@marsroseo mentioned, "That’s really nice, I hope you have some more bright spots today and tomorrow and the day after that. Unfathomable, my heart is with you." @Aiden_tyler92 shared, "It’s good to see some compassion during these crazy times. I’m so very sorry for your loss. May peace find its way to you and yours right now." Meanwhile, @EyeDalllas reminisced, "When my grandpa was on his deathbed I could not function enough to concentrate in class When I told my Prof. she told me that I should just stay in class since there was nothing I could do for him It’s nice to know there are good Profs out there. So sorry for your loss."