My wife has dementia and sometimes she doesn't recognize me and I grieve her while she's still alive but I feel selfish for mourning someone who's sitting right there.
More people experience this than they realize.
Anticipatory loss creates a complex mourning for the person who was while caring for the person who remains.
“Where Are You with Grief, Loss & Life Rebuilding?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.