Rick and Judy have been searching for their eight-year-old son ever since he disappeared six months ago. They feel that they have exhausted every possible avenue in their search and are not sure which way to turn. Rick and Judy are suffering from:

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Ambiguous loss refers to a situation where there is an unclear or uncertain loss, such as when a person is physically absent but their whereabouts or fate are unknown. In the case of Rick and Judy, their son's disappearance is an example of ambiguous loss, as they do not know whether he is alive or dead, and therefore, cannot fully grieve or move on.

Rick and Judy Have Been Searching for Their Eight-Year-Old Son