Anticipatory grief can be challenging to navigate, as it involves processing the impending loss of a loved one. It's normal to experience a range of emotions during this time, from sadness and anxiety to anger and guilt. While it can be emotionally draining, anticipatory grief can also provide an opportunity for healing and growth. By acknowledging your feelings and seeking support from others, you can work through your emotions and find ways to cope with the impending loss. Remember that everyone processes their emotions differently, and there's no "right" way to experience anticipatory grief. With time, patience, and support, you can navigate your way through this difficult time and honor your loved one's memory while still moving forward with your own life.

It's normal to feel angry after the loss of a loved one, as you may feel that their death was unfair or unjust. You may also feel anger towards others who you believe could have prevented the loss or who are not showing the same level of grief as you are. It's important to remember that anger is a normal and valid emotion in the grieving process, but it's also important to find healthy ways to express and manage it. Suppressing anger can lead to more intense emotions down the line, so it's important to find outlets for expression such as talking with a trusted friend or family member, journaling, or seeking professional support. Additionally, finding ways to take care of yourself and reduce stress can also help manage anger and other difficult emotions that come with grief.

I remember crying on his chest for the first time in YEARS. I told him I loved him and he looked at me and said “Mija, you know who you are. I love you.” Those were his last words to me.

I feel like I am progressing in my grief journey. Although progressing doesn’t seem like the right word, it is the most accurate that I have found.  My grief is not as raw as it was at the beginning, and I don't cry as often as I once did. But it still feels like an open wound that will never heal.

Love is a constant. Even though they are not here does not mean that we love them less.

But when someone reaches out to help and follows through that anchor because a little lighter. It becomes a little easier to breath. It becomes a little easier to grieve. Those are the people grieving people are looking for.

“A constant reminder of how grief knows no color, no gender, no age, or no financial bracket”