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Ambiguous Loss: Grieving Someone Still Alive

August 18, 2024

Ambiguous loss is grieving someone who is still alive but fundamentally changed or unavailable - through dementia, addiction, estrangement, or trauma. There is no funeral, no closure, no clear ending. Your grief is real and valid. Learn how to navigate this painful, often unrecognized experience.