What is anticipatory grief?Julia Samuel, psychotherapist, author, and podcaster is here to unravel the complexities. Anticipatory grief hits when you receive bad news—whether a health diagnosis or the end of a relationship—altering your present and future expectations.

Often linked only to death, we need to legitimise feelings of anticipatory grief from living losses. Blocking pain with denial or busyness harms us; emotions are signals to navigate life changes. Coping strategies involve facing the pain, cultivating loss orientation, and balancing restorative practices, hope, and gratitude.

Fear is a strong emotion in anticipatory grief, and exercise becomes a powerful ally. Learn to manage anxiety by intentionally redirecting attention and soothing yourself. Addressing community questions, including the loss of a beloved pet or preparing for a parent's future, reveals the importance of normalising feelings and making memories.

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