Boy Problems Podcast

74. Anticipatory Grief


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Have you ever found yourself planning your loved one’s funeral or imagining your life without them in it? Or maybe you’ve felt a range of emotions around a looming change or impending loss. There’s a term for this, and it’s called anticipatory grief. In this episode of Boy Problems Podcast, Katie and Shannon discuss their own experiences with anticipatory grief. Shannon shares her struggles during Jay’s last relapse, and Katie talks about the importance of preparation.

Topics also discussed: Relationships, Drug Use, Recovery, Shame, Rehab, Marriage, Family, Separation, Relapse

Other episodes referenced:

  • 49.Sarah with Hazelden Betty Ford
  • 51.A Mother’s Love
  • Bonus: Check-in with Liz (after episode 3)
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    • Resources:

      • Anticipatory Grief Article: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/what-is-anticipatory-grief/
      • Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/
      • Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/
      • Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/
      • National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
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