Amanda had an abortion in college and every Mother's Day she feels a sense of grief, even twenty years later. This would be a form of

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Disenfranchised grief refers to grief that is not openly acknowledged or socially accepted, such as when a person experiences a loss that is not considered "legitimate" or does not fit within societal norms (e.g. miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion). Amanda's grief over her abortion may not be openly acknowledged or accepted by society or even within her personal relationships, leading to feelings of isolation and disenfranchisement.

Amanda Had an Abortion in College and Every Mother's Day