WNBA star Elena Delle Donne is a well-known quantity in the sports world, having not only earned MVP and Rookie of the Year honors but also serving as the league’s four-time scoring champ in 2015. Now, after photos of her marriage to partner Amanda Clifton on Nov. 3, she’s standing out for having had one hell of a wedding.
Thanks to Donne’s notoriety in the sports world, the couple’s relationship has been well-publicized, with news of their engagement — as well as Donne’s coming out — first announced in no less than Vogue magazine last year.
Donne and Clifton were selected by wedding website The Knot as this year’s recipients of the site’s annual Dream Wedding, in which the publication plans and pays for a lucky couple’s wedding according to their wishes and tastes. The two were the first same-sex couple to receive the Dream Wedding treatment from The Knot, and the pics from the New York bash, well, they speak for themselves.
The only aspect of the wedding that may have taken any attention away from the betrothed was a towering white cake which may or may not have eclipsed Donne’s towering 6’5” frame. One report claims the cake came in an inch shy at 6’4” whereas People Magazine’s take has the cake listed at 6’5”. Either way, it’s a very tall cake.
In lieu of creating a gift registry, the couple asked that guests donate to the Elena Delle Donne Foundation, which serves to provide assistance to those with special needs and those who have Lyme disease. Both causes are close to the superstar’s heart: Donne was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2008, and her sister, Lizzie, was born deaf and blind.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.