Aniticipatory grief
I don’t really know how to say this without feeling dramatic. My dog is still here, still doing her little happy dance when I grab the leash, still stealing socks like it’s her job. But I feel like I’m already grieving her.
She’s 12 and has congestive heart failure. We’re doing the meds and she’s stable right now, but every time she coughs or seems tired, my brain goes straight to the end. Then I feel guilty because she’s literally right in front of me, asking for a treat.
Do you feel like you’re already grieving even though your dog is still here? And how do you stay present on the good days without being overwhelmed by fear of the future?
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