Please slow down with the social media well wishes

I've been discussing this issue on social media lately with many of you and, tonight after reading about one incident in particular, I decided to write this letter.

When a loved one of mine passes away, please DO NOT write about it on Facebook, either in general or on my page, for a day or two!! I do not want my distant relatives or friends finding out about our loss because someone feels the need to be first!

Fortunately, I haven't lost a family member recently and don't expect to. I'm just thinking about how I'd feel if what I've seen recently happened to me.

Not long ago, I noticed well int...