Category Archives: A Rite of Passage

When one experiences a death — whether that of a friend, lover, parent, child or beloved pet — there are no words to describe or mitigate the grief. Well-meaning people can try to fix or change their grieving loved ones, … Continue reading →

What happens to grief that isn’t given the space to exist? The term “disenfranchised grief,” coined by Dr. Ken Doka, refers to the various kinds of grief that aren’t socially recognized, accepted or supported. Also known as unacknowledged grief, this … Continue reading →