When Suzanne,Billie Jo's partner of 20 years,was dying,Suzanne's family barred Billie Jo from the hospital.And when Suzanne died,they prevented Billie Jo from attending the funeral.Consequently,Billie Jo may experience __________.

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The scenario describes a case of disenfranchised grief, which occurs when a person is unable to fully mourn or have their grief acknowledged due to societal norms or other people's actions. In this case, Suzanne's family refused to recognize Billie Jo's relationship with Suzanne and prevented her from being present during Suzanne's final moments and funeral, leaving Billie Jo feeling disconnected from the mourning process.

When Suzanne,Billie Jo's Partner of 20 Years,was Dying,Suzanne's Family Barred