Grief is part of your story, but not the whole story.

When someone you love is seriously ill or nearing the end of life, it’s common to experience anticipatory grief—grieving before the loss has happened.

But many people begin living through imagined future pain now, trying to predict how devastating it will feel. The truth is: you don’t fully know what the experience will be like until it happens.

In this video, we talk about the danger of borrowing pain from the future, while also honoring the importance of practical preparation.

We cover:
• What anticipatory grief really is
• Why imagining worst-case outcomes can increase suffering
• The difference between emotional fear and practical planning
• Important preparations like legal, financial, healthcare directives, and DNR decisions
• Why getting grief support before the loss can be incredibly helpful

If you’re caring for someone or facing an expected loss, this conversation is for you.

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Show Notes + Resources:

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Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/

Information on books written and published by Lisa and Carol can be found on their individual websites, social media profiles and Amazon.