Emily Mcdowell

About the Author

Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator, and empathy advocate whose work focuses on navigating the messy, uncomfortable terrain of human emotions with humor and heart. After surviving a rare form of Hodgkin's lymphoma in her twenties, she channeled her experiences into creating resources that help people connect during life's toughest moments. Her debut book, 'There Is No Good Card for This: What To Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love – An Expert's Illustrated Guide to Supporting Others with Confidence and Compassion,' offers practical, illustrated advice for supporting loved ones through illness, loss, and hardship. McDowell's empathetic approach has resonated with readers worldwide, making her a go-to voice for compassionate communication in an often awkward world.