Eldest Daughter Grief & Navigating Anticipatory Loss

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 onesThe pressure on eldest daughters to take caregiving and decision rolesThe difference between guilt and regret in griefAcknowledging secondary losses affecting identity and family dynamicsBody-based grief techniques: recognizing sensations and creating safe spacesConnect with Rio Richards:Instagram: @andthatsgriefEmail: [email protected] Newsletter: https://substack.com/@touchingthefireUpcoming Event: Registration is open for Rio’s “Grief, Anxiety, and the Holidays” group starting the week of November 18th