In this episode, we’re talking about anticipatory grief—the kind of grief that comes before a loss. It’s what we feel when someone we love is still physically here, but things are changing… and we begin to realize that life may never be the same again.

It’s the fear of what’s to come. The weight of the unknown. And the heartbreak of slowly losing someone you love… while they’re still alive.

This kind of grief can look like walking alongside a loved one through a terminal illness, dementia, or unexpected changes. It’s grieving not only the person in front of you, but also who they once were—holding tightly to the glimpses of familiarity that still shine through.

But anticipatory grief isn’t only experienced as a caregiver or loved one… It can also be deeply personal. It can come when you yourself are fac ...