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Scenario

Why future grief starts before future joy

I keep thinking about how my mom will never meet my children and then feeling guilty because I'm already imagining having kids when I can barely afford rent.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love extends beyond the present moment, creating both anticipatory sorrow and anticipatory celebration.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and gratitude — the paradox?”

Peri

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.

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