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EP125 - Anticipatory Grief
Episode 1253rd April 2024 • Journey to Grateful • Tim Bigonia
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Anticipatory grief refers to the distress that individuals may feel leading up to the death of a loved one or another impending loss, whether days, months, or even years in advance. The experience of knowing change is coming can start the grieving process in anticipation of that loss.

Many people have encountered anticipatory grief without recognizing its name or concept. Reflecting on personal experiences and discussions with others, it has become evident that this form of grief is more common than initially perceived. Bringing attention to anticipatory grief aims to shed light on it for those unfamiliar, reframing knowledge as understanding, which empowers individuals navigating grief. Understanding anticipatory grief can ease the journey through bereavement and offer valuable insights into the grieving process as a whole.

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