I've been planning my dad's funeral for months as his dementia worsens and now I'm more prepared for logistics than I am for actually losing him.
More people experience this than they realize.
The practical demands of anticipated loss can create an emotional armor that protects against preparation but leaves the heart unprepared for actual death.
“Where Are You with Sudden loss vs. expected loss?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.