Commiserate is very close indeed. The only issue that I do have, is that the word does, yet again, deal with empathy. I am seeking the word that describes the act of viewing or seeing sorrow, and not the actual emotional connection.

Bran, it has been a very long time. Far to long. Sadly that of my health has not improved; nor will it this lifetime. Either way, I am as well as can be expected and finding joy in life.
May your Holiday's find you in joy.

Wofaholicodoc, it is a delight to see your finger-taps in turn. [smiles of warmth]

Rev. Alimae