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Grieving Through Shame – Disenfranchised Grief in South Asian Culture

Disenfranchised grief (Doka, 2002) is an experience of grief that is not validated or supported by the social world of the mourner. When we examine the experience of grieving in South Asian culture, it’s important to acknowledge that some individuals, families, and communities will grieve in silence, without support or affirmation. As a social worker …

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