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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2025 · 21 MIN

Anticipatory Grief in Motherhood

from MotherGrief · host Sarah St. John

In this tender and intimate solo episode, Sarah explores a form of grief many mothers feel but don’t always have language for: anticipatory grief—the ache that arrives before anything is lost. From the sweetness of bedtime battles to the fleeting mispronunciations of toddlerhood, Sarah invites us into the quiet, sacred spaces where grief and joy co-exist.Today on MotherGrief:The invisible grief mothers carry for the moments already slipping awayWhat anticipatory grief feels like in the body and nervous systemThe ache of watching our children grow, even as we celebrate their milestonesWhy naming and moving with grief is an act of deep loveNature as a mirror for our own seasonal letting goConnect with Sarah:Instagram: @sarahsaintjohnMama Nervous System Reset: https://theuncensoredempath.com/mama-nervous-system-reset

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