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Palermo Talking Therapies
Run by people who have been through anticipatory grief and losing a pet themselves.
Evenings and weekends
Anticipatory grief support in Italy
For grieving someone who is still here. Talk with people in Italy who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Italy circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for anticipatory grief in Italy
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Marco & Partners Family Law
Practical help for people dealing with losing someone to suicide and loss of a child, plus a weekly drop-in.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
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7 Cups
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
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GriefShare
Grief recovery support groups meeting weekly.
From people who came through it
“I remember when Dad first got sick, I felt so alone. If you are starting this, know that the guilt you feel is normal. It does not make you a bad person. Find one person who gets it, even if it is someone online. And take photos of the good moments, even if they are rare. You will need them later. I am not going to say it is easy, but you can do it. I am here if you want to talk.”
Camila C · been through anticipatory grief“To whoever needs this: I was in the same place nearly four years ago. I remember when guilt for wishing it was over, like it was yesterday. Last month I had people round for dinner. The bad days get further apart. One day at a time.”
Sulo T · been through anticipatory grief“A note for the next person. I was in the same place this time last year. Dad is in palliative care. That was every day. I'm volunteering here now. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do. One day at a time.”
lamp.road · been through anticipatory grief“If you're just starting this, the one thing I'd say is: don't wait for the perfect moment to say what you need to say. My dad was still cracking jokes about the football two days before he went. I nearly didn't tell him I loved him because I thought there'd be another visit. There wasn't. And don't feel bad about planning the funeral early. It doesn't mean you've given up. It just means you're trying to make things easier for everyone later. Also, take the unpaid leave if you can. Work will still be there.”
Northern Pocket · been through anticipatory grief