In the context of hospice care, you are caring for a woman, Cassandra, who recently lost her mother, who was 102 years old. Cassandra tells you that most of her family seemed relieved by the death and are acting as if it is a blessing because her mother was so old. She, however, still grieves deeply and wonders whether she has a right to do so. Which of the following types of grief is Cassandra experiencing?

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Cassandra is experiencing disenfranchised grief, which occurs when a person's grief is not acknowledged or supported by societal norms, often because the loss is not seen as significant or legitimate.

In the Context of Hospice Care, You Are Caring for a Woman