3. Anticipatory Loneliness: Grieving the Life You Haven't Left Yet

Have you ever felt lonely for something you haven't even lost yet? That's exactly where I found myself in this raw and heartfelt episode, recorded just weeks before my family's big move from Maryland to Florida.In this episode, I open up about:Anticipatory loneliness; the very real, Google-confirmed feeling of dreading loneliness before it even arrives.My 20+ year best friendship, and the heartbreak of leaving just as she welcomes her second baby.Finding unexpected grief in everyday moments: Saturday Mass, the grocery store deli counter, and neighborly drop-offs.Visiting my new home in Florida for the first time and the surprising wave of panic that came with it.The answered-prayer moment of meeting her new neighbor (a fellow Catholic nurse-turned-stay-at-home mom!).Why feeling sad about leaving doesn't mean you're making the wrong choice.The balance between thinking a big decision through and getting so stuck in "what ifs" that you never move forward at all.You are allowed to want something new and grieve what you're leaving behind, both feelings can be true at the same time. Feeling emotional about leaving doesn't mean you're making a mistake. It means this life really mattered.If this episode resonated with you, subscribe or follow The Slow Living Era on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss a new episode. And if you've been through a big move or life transition, I would love to hear from you - follow me on Instagram below.Links & Resources:Visit My Website: maggieslowliving.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggieslowliving/Hilltop Help’s Website: hilltophelp.comHello Fresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/freebox/Mzc1MTIxNjY1LTAtNC0xNi1VUw for a Free BoxAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/034HMOXu