Disenfranchised Grief 

Disenfranchised grief is grief that isn’t openly acknowledged, socially accepted, or supported by others. It happens when your loss is overlooked, minimized, or not seen as “valid” by the people around you. This can leave you feeling isolated, misunderstood, or even feeling guilty for grieving at all.

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Unrecognized or disenfranchised grief can take many forms: a loved one developing dementia or suffering a neurological event, having a body that looks or functions differently than it once did. It may also involve the loss of a beloved pet, the inability to conceive, or the aftermath of divorce. 

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Any loss can alter the course of your life and take you away from the path you thought you were meant to follow. I can help you make sense of the complexity of your grief, ease feelings of loneliness, validate your pain, and support you as you begin to heal.