Another disenfranchised grief:
Watching at a distance while places you know go up in flames.
#grief
#DisenfranchisedGrief
Watching at a distance while places you know go up in flames.
#grief
#DisenfranchisedGrief
January 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Another disenfranchised grief:
Watching at a distance while places you know go up in flames.
#grief
#DisenfranchisedGrief
Watching at a distance while places you know go up in flames.
#grief
#DisenfranchisedGrief
This week is UK National #GriefAwareness Week. Did you know that involuntary #childlessness can include a devastating, alienating, misunderstood and unsupported experience of #DisenfranchisedGrief? It's not widely understood, even by therapists. Listen/read my @yorkuniversity.bsky.social lecture.
My lecture 'The Disenfranchised Grief of Involuntary Childlessness: a living loss society dismisses' for @GriefYork now has transcript available, if you prefer to read it. Watch/read https://youtu.be/y15Z8NE6lo8 #Grief #DisenfranchisedGrief #LivingLoss #NonDeathGrief #Childless #Doka
December 2, 2024 at 11:51 AM
This week is UK National #GriefAwareness Week. Did you know that involuntary #childlessness can include a devastating, alienating, misunderstood and unsupported experience of #DisenfranchisedGrief? It's not widely understood, even by therapists. Listen/read my @yorkuniversity.bsky.social lecture.
Norma “Rosie” Wigutoff’s first book signing! #disenfranchisedgrief #rosiewigutoff
June 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Norma “Rosie” Wigutoff’s first book signing! #disenfranchisedgrief #rosiewigutoff
Grief, I’ve learned, doesn’t only belong to death. It belongs to transformation too. The involuntary kind, the kind that remakes you without your permission. #disenfranchisedgrief #chronicillness
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She is Me
There are days when I wake into a stillness I don’t recognise.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Grief, I’ve learned, doesn’t only belong to death. It belongs to transformation too. The involuntary kind, the kind that remakes you without your permission. #disenfranchisedgrief #chronicillness
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Not all grief gets a card, flowers, or a funeral. Disenfranchised grief happens when society doesn't recognize or validate your loss, leaving you to mourn in silence. Your pain is real, even when the world doesn't name it. 🧵 1/3
#disenfranchisedgrief #griefsupport #deathdoula
#disenfranchisedgrief #griefsupport #deathdoula
September 25, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Not all grief gets a card, flowers, or a funeral. Disenfranchised grief happens when society doesn't recognize or validate your loss, leaving you to mourn in silence. Your pain is real, even when the world doesn't name it. 🧵 1/3
#disenfranchisedgrief #griefsupport #deathdoula
#disenfranchisedgrief #griefsupport #deathdoula
Today we launch our impact campaign for our documentary film I’m Still Here, Love: imstillherelove film.com ! We hope to bring a screening into your community. Stay tuned for more information #disinformationawareness #misinformationawareness #vaccinessavelives #disenfranchisedgrief #medialiteracy
December 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Today we launch our impact campaign for our documentary film I’m Still Here, Love: imstillherelove film.com ! We hope to bring a screening into your community. Stay tuned for more information #disinformationawareness #misinformationawareness #vaccinessavelives #disenfranchisedgrief #medialiteracy
#infertility can be isolating #lonely and confusing. No two people experience it the same way...even in a #relationship. #infertilitysucks #ivf #iui #disenfranchisedgrief #relationshipgoals #couplesbyintention #undeterminedinfertility #reproductivemedicine #gestationalsurrogacy #eggdonor #spermdonor
November 23, 2024 at 12:09 AM
#infertility can be isolating #lonely and confusing. No two people experience it the same way...even in a #relationship. #infertilitysucks #ivf #iui #disenfranchisedgrief #relationshipgoals #couplesbyintention #undeterminedinfertility #reproductivemedicine #gestationalsurrogacy #eggdonor #spermdonor
Not all grief gets flowers and a eulogy. Some grief is silent, unacknowledged, unseen. And it still breaks your heart. #DisenfranchisedGrief #grief
July 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Not all grief gets flowers and a eulogy. Some grief is silent, unacknowledged, unseen. And it still breaks your heart. #DisenfranchisedGrief #grief
Smacked upside the head today by posts about research that might have helped my clients. I appreciate that medicine continues to learn and grow, but how must it feel to those left behind when a new treatment could have saved their person?
#DisenfranchisedGrief #DeathCare
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#DisenfranchisedGrief #DeathCare
@matthewjohnsfoundation.org
December 17, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Smacked upside the head today by posts about research that might have helped my clients. I appreciate that medicine continues to learn and grow, but how must it feel to those left behind when a new treatment could have saved their person?
#DisenfranchisedGrief #DeathCare
@matthewjohnsfoundation.org
#DisenfranchisedGrief #DeathCare
@matthewjohnsfoundation.org
Every August 12th at 7:30pm I say four sentences for my ex-husband. 7:30 is the minute we married. He doesn’t know. Eight years now. It didn’t change how I feel about him — it changed that the date stopped ambushing me. #disenfranchisedgrief is real; #forgiveness is maintenance. Which date is yours?
September 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Every August 12th at 7:30pm I say four sentences for my ex-husband. 7:30 is the minute we married. He doesn’t know. Eight years now. It didn’t change how I feel about him — it changed that the date stopped ambushing me. #disenfranchisedgrief is real; #forgiveness is maintenance. Which date is yours?
I see you sitting at home muting the rolling TV ads of ridiculously happy, rambunctious, multi-generational families hilariously solving some Christmas dilemma in under two minutes.
CONTINUE READING AT: worldchildlessweek.net/blog-3/no-ro...
#childless #christmas #disenfranchisedgrief
CONTINUE READING AT: worldchildlessweek.net/blog-3/no-ro...
#childless #christmas #disenfranchisedgrief
December 20, 2024 at 3:55 PM
I see you sitting at home muting the rolling TV ads of ridiculously happy, rambunctious, multi-generational families hilariously solving some Christmas dilemma in under two minutes.
CONTINUE READING AT: worldchildlessweek.net/blog-3/no-ro...
#childless #christmas #disenfranchisedgrief
CONTINUE READING AT: worldchildlessweek.net/blog-3/no-ro...
#childless #christmas #disenfranchisedgrief
#DisenfranchisedGrief is still grief🫶🏾 I am sorry for your/their loss.
January 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
#DisenfranchisedGrief is still grief🫶🏾 I am sorry for your/their loss.
Did you know that different types of grief exist? One form is disenfranchised grief, which happens when a loss isn't socially acknowledged or validated.
Tomorrow, we'll dive deeper into what this looks like. 🕯️
#griefsupport #deathdoula #disenfranchisedgrief
Tomorrow, we'll dive deeper into what this looks like. 🕯️
#griefsupport #deathdoula #disenfranchisedgrief
September 24, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Did you know that different types of grief exist? One form is disenfranchised grief, which happens when a loss isn't socially acknowledged or validated.
Tomorrow, we'll dive deeper into what this looks like. 🕯️
#griefsupport #deathdoula #disenfranchisedgrief
Tomorrow, we'll dive deeper into what this looks like. 🕯️
#griefsupport #deathdoula #disenfranchisedgrief
Grief and loss at Christmas - adoption, fostering, and kinship
A blog - 1 minute read
#grief #loss #disenfranchisedgrief #ambiguousloss #christmas #adoption #fostering #kinship
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/grief-at-christmas
A blog - 1 minute read
#grief #loss #disenfranchisedgrief #ambiguousloss #christmas #adoption #fostering #kinship
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/grief-at-christmas
Grief and Loss at Christmas...
A reminder that children who are grieving continue to grieve over Christmas. Adults too. In our home, Christmas needs to be a quiet and restful time - respectful of the loss and grief that comes with and out of adoption. Pretty lights and gentle Christmas carols. Nice food. Family connection. Honouring needs and self care for children and adults alike.What does Christmas look like in your house?
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December 16, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Grief and loss at Christmas - adoption, fostering, and kinship
A blog - 1 minute read
#grief #loss #disenfranchisedgrief #ambiguousloss #christmas #adoption #fostering #kinship
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/grief-at-christmas
A blog - 1 minute read
#grief #loss #disenfranchisedgrief #ambiguousloss #christmas #adoption #fostering #kinship
elainenichollsnvr.com/post/grief-at-christmas
10 Types Of Grief #3: Disenfranchised Grief
It can feel extremely frustrating to know that you're grieving and being told that your grief isn't important. This can lead to feelings of betrayal, anger and confusion.
#GoingThrough #DisenfranchisedGrief #Unfair #Gaslighting
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It can feel extremely frustrating to know that you're grieving and being told that your grief isn't important. This can lead to feelings of betrayal, anger and confusion.
#GoingThrough #DisenfranchisedGrief #Unfair #Gaslighting
dot.cards/kenyawilliam...
June 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
10 Types Of Grief #3: Disenfranchised Grief
It can feel extremely frustrating to know that you're grieving and being told that your grief isn't important. This can lead to feelings of betrayal, anger and confusion.
#GoingThrough #DisenfranchisedGrief #Unfair #Gaslighting
dot.cards/kenyawilliam...
It can feel extremely frustrating to know that you're grieving and being told that your grief isn't important. This can lead to feelings of betrayal, anger and confusion.
#GoingThrough #DisenfranchisedGrief #Unfair #Gaslighting
dot.cards/kenyawilliam...
Boise to Madrid and Back. A Love Story is out today.
For anyone who’s loved quietly.
Grieved in silence.
Or survived something no one else saw.
cristinajuesas.my.canva.site/boise-to-mad...
#LoveAndLoss
#DisenfranchisedGrief
#Grief
#GriefIsLove
For anyone who’s loved quietly.
Grieved in silence.
Or survived something no one else saw.
cristinajuesas.my.canva.site/boise-to-mad...
#LoveAndLoss
#DisenfranchisedGrief
#Grief
#GriefIsLove
Boise to Madrid and Back. A Love Story
cristinajuesas.my.canva.site
July 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Boise to Madrid and Back. A Love Story is out today.
For anyone who’s loved quietly.
Grieved in silence.
Or survived something no one else saw.
cristinajuesas.my.canva.site/boise-to-mad...
#LoveAndLoss
#DisenfranchisedGrief
#Grief
#GriefIsLove
For anyone who’s loved quietly.
Grieved in silence.
Or survived something no one else saw.
cristinajuesas.my.canva.site/boise-to-mad...
#LoveAndLoss
#DisenfranchisedGrief
#Grief
#GriefIsLove
Ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief in adoption
A blog - 2 minute read
#grief #loss #ambiguousloss #chronicloss #disenfranchisedgrief #secondarygrief #trauma #secondarytrauma #traumainformed #adoption #kinship #fostering
www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/disenfranchised-grief-in-adoption
A blog - 2 minute read
#grief #loss #ambiguousloss #chronicloss #disenfranchisedgrief #secondarygrief #trauma #secondarytrauma #traumainformed #adoption #kinship #fostering
www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/disenfranchised-grief-in-adoption
Disenfranchised grief in adoption
Disenfranchised grief in adoption (and other similar family set ups) is a topic close to my heart - grief that society (and often family) doesn’t acknowledge, understand, or validate.The obvious losse...
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October 31, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief in adoption
A blog - 2 minute read
#grief #loss #ambiguousloss #chronicloss #disenfranchisedgrief #secondarygrief #trauma #secondarytrauma #traumainformed #adoption #kinship #fostering
www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/disenfranchised-grief-in-adoption
A blog - 2 minute read
#grief #loss #ambiguousloss #chronicloss #disenfranchisedgrief #secondarygrief #trauma #secondarytrauma #traumainformed #adoption #kinship #fostering
www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/disenfranchised-grief-in-adoption
My lecture 'The Disenfranchised Grief of Involuntary Childlessness: a living loss society dismisses' for @GriefYork now has transcript available, if you prefer to read it. Watch/read https://youtu.be/y15Z8NE6lo8 #Grief #DisenfranchisedGrief #LivingLoss #NonDeathGrief #Childless #Doka
November 21, 2024 at 9:34 PM
My lecture 'The Disenfranchised Grief of Involuntary Childlessness: a living loss society dismisses' for @GriefYork now has transcript available, if you prefer to read it. Watch/read https://youtu.be/y15Z8NE6lo8 #Grief #DisenfranchisedGrief #LivingLoss #NonDeathGrief #Childless #Doka
"'I never thought I would have a voice.' Now she has a PhD and a monthly in-person gathering changing lives in Byron Bay - we loved talked to Naomi, and making sense of childlessness.
Have you listened? What chimed with you?
#DisenfranchisedGrief #ChildlessNotByChoice #Childless #FullStopPod
Have you listened? What chimed with you?
#DisenfranchisedGrief #ChildlessNotByChoice #Childless #FullStopPod
September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
"'I never thought I would have a voice.' Now she has a PhD and a monthly in-person gathering changing lives in Byron Bay - we loved talked to Naomi, and making sense of childlessness.
Have you listened? What chimed with you?
#DisenfranchisedGrief #ChildlessNotByChoice #Childless #FullStopPod
Have you listened? What chimed with you?
#DisenfranchisedGrief #ChildlessNotByChoice #Childless #FullStopPod
As my bio mentions, I was a caseworker for people with AIDS in NYC in the late '80's/early '90's. This, just published on Feed the Holy, describes my relationship with one of my clients, with whom I got "too" close (that happened a lot then).
#poetry, #AIDS, #disenfranchisedgrief, #literaryjournals
#poetry, #AIDS, #disenfranchisedgrief, #literaryjournals
June 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
As my bio mentions, I was a caseworker for people with AIDS in NYC in the late '80's/early '90's. This, just published on Feed the Holy, describes my relationship with one of my clients, with whom I got "too" close (that happened a lot then).
#poetry, #AIDS, #disenfranchisedgrief, #literaryjournals
#poetry, #AIDS, #disenfranchisedgrief, #literaryjournals
Estrangement does not end the grief — it complicates it in ways #DisenfranchisedGrief frameworks rarely reach. What a #DeathDoula holds for the estranged mourner, and why permission to mourn is not something another person can grant.
Read more - deathdoulaprofessionals.com/blog/grief/e...
Read more - deathdoulaprofessionals.com/blog/grief/e...
Estrangement Does Not Cancel Grief and a Death Doula Knows Why – Death Doula Professionals
Estrangement does not cancel grief. When death closes what it left open, a death doula knows how to hold what follows.
deathdoulaprofessionals.com
April 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Estrangement does not end the grief — it complicates it in ways #DisenfranchisedGrief frameworks rarely reach. What a #DeathDoula holds for the estranged mourner, and why permission to mourn is not something another person can grant.
Read more - deathdoulaprofessionals.com/blog/grief/e...
Read more - deathdoulaprofessionals.com/blog/grief/e...
You don’t need anyone’s permission to grieve. If it mattered to you, it’s worth mourning. And if you’re still hurting—it means you loved deeply. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief
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July 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
You don’t need anyone’s permission to grieve. If it mattered to you, it’s worth mourning. And if you’re still hurting—it means you loved deeply. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief
Have you ever held grief silently because others wouldn’t get it? What did you do with that pain? Let’s talk about hidden mourning. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief
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July 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Have you ever held grief silently because others wouldn’t get it? What did you do with that pain? Let’s talk about hidden mourning. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief
Disenfranchised grief often becomes anxiety, irritability, or numbness. The cure? Naming the loss and making space for mourning. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief
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July 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Disenfranchised grief often becomes anxiety, irritability, or numbness. The cure? Naming the loss and making space for mourning. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief
What’s a kind of grief you’ve carried that others didn’t understand? You’re not alone. Sharing it might help someone feel seen. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief
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June 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What’s a kind of grief you’ve carried that others didn’t understand? You’re not alone. Sharing it might help someone feel seen. #Chapter6 #DisenfranchisedGrief