Today on MotherGrief, Sarah engages in a heartfelt discussion with licensed therapist and grief integration coach, Rio Richards. Specializing in trauma recovery with a focus on the nervous system and somatic EMDR, Rio brings her expertise and personal experience to the forefront as she shares her journey of anticipatory grief—navigating the emotional and physical toll it takes—and the complexities of being the eldest daughter during a loved one’s terminal illness.

Today on MotherGrief:

• Anticipatory grief’s impact on caregivers with terminally ill loved ones
• The pressure on eldest daughters to take caregiving and decision roles
• The difference between guilt and regret in grief
• Acknowledging secondary losses affecting identity and family dynamics
• Body-based grief techniques: recognizing sensations and creating safe spaces

Connect with Rio Richards:

• Instagram: @andthatsgrief
• Email: [email protected]
• Weekly Newsletter: https://substack.com/@touchingthefire
• Upcoming Event: Registration is open for Rio’s “Grief, Anxiety, and the Holidays” group starting the week of November 18th