Anticipatory Grief
I positively surprised myself. Recently, I mentioned the topic of anticipatory grief, and I felt it was important – for myself, and perhaps for others – that it be addressed more fully. Wikipedia defines it as follows: “Anticipatory grief, also known as preparatory grief, refers to a feeling of grief occurring before an impending loss. […]
Anticipatory Grief – it is real and I feel its effects
Anticipatory grief is a known and natural phenomenon. It affects caregivers, family, friends, and loved ones of people with terminal or progressive illnesses. It has been studied extensively, especially in cancer care and palliative or hospice environments. But I’m also discovering that I feel it as the patient. This is a voice not too often […]
