Grief with No Name: Understanding Disenfranchised Loss

Don't Tell Me To Get Over It

Shownotes - Episode 003

Guest: N/A

Episode live date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Name of show: Don’t Tell Me to Get Over It

Guest contact: N/A

Episode title: Grief with No Name: Understanding Disenfranchised Loss

Brief summary of show:

In this episode, we open a discussion on the broader spectrum of grief, introducing the concept of disenfranchised grief—losses that society often overlooks or fails to validate.

We explore how various significant losses like breakups, job terminations, or chronic illnesses can evoke real and valid grief, equivalent to the death of a loved one. Through my personal stories and professional definitions, we emphasize the importance of acknowledging all forms of grief and holding empathetic space for those experiencing them.

I advocate for naming and recognizing disenfranchised grief, offering support and validation for those navigating these uncharted emotional territories.

We talk about:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:21 The Story of No Name Grief
• 02:58 Understanding Grief Beyond Death
• 05:01 Personal Struggles with Grief
• 06:54 Facing Unexpected Emotions
• 08:47 The Power of Naming Grief
• 12:35 Disenfranchised Grief Explained
• 13:03 Empathy and Community in Grief
• 20:46 Normalizing Grief Conversations
• 21:18 Closing Thoughts and Resources

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• https://www.instagram.com/thegriefcurator/
• https://thegriefcurator.com/
• https://thegriefcurator.substack.com/

Music: Eulogy | Licensed and Used with Permission of Thrumm, a division of Junius Recording Company

Bibliography

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-rumpelstiltskin-name-tame-why-naming-things-hagerbaumer-pcc/

https://www.npr.org/2006/03/20/5285531/the-power-and-mystery-of-naming-things