Ambiguous Grief: Heartache Over a Loss with No Closure
Diandra Kissack
Unlike traditional grief that is typically associated with a clear, defined loss such as the death of a loved one, ambiguous grief is grief over a loss marked by uncertainty. Closure is an elusive goal as the lack of a clear conclusion leaves you wondering whether to mourn or to hold onto hope. Because your loss has no finality, such as a burial, no rituals to help you find closure, and little to no recognition or validation from others of what you are experiencing and feeling, ambiguous grief is one of the most stressful types of grief you can face. The lack of an endpoint can be confusing, exaggerate the...
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