Explaining Disenfranchised Grief

Have you ever had trouble expressing your grief? Have you ever felt like you weren’t supposed to express grief due to the type of tragedy which happened? This type of grief is called disenfranchised grief, and it’s more common than you might think. Grief is something that should be expressed. Are you aware of the different places you can turn to when you need help working through your grief? If you want to learn more about disenfranchised grief, then listen to this episode of Forever in their Hearts, where host Erik Reynolds talks with Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services, who explains and offers advice on the topic. Trouble expressing grief is not uncommon or wrong. This interview is an opportunity to learn where to turn during difficult times such as these. The Most Likely Time to Experience Disenfranchised Grief Valerie begins the episode by defining the term disenfranchised grief. She provides specific examples that might relate to a wide range of listeners. Then Valerie goes on to explore how you might feel after one of these situations, should they occur in your life. No two people grieve the same way. Disenfranchised grief, however, is a type of grief that affects many people throughout the world. Grieving When Others Fail to Recognize It Next Valerie goes into how you can mourn a loss that others don’t recognize. During the podcast she also touches on the answers to questions like: - Are there organizations or groups I can turn to for support? - Who else can help if I’m having trouble expressing grief? - What is the best way to tell others about the grief I feel? Now ask yourself these two questions: Have you experienced a tragedy that’s tough to talk about with others? Are you experiencing grief that interferes with you daily life? If you answered “yes” to either or both of these questions and aren’t sure where to turn, then you might turn to a funeral chapel to ask for recommendations and suggestions. How to Get Support When You Don’t Know How to Grieve Then Valerie suggests things you can tell people when you find yourself experiencing some form of disenfranchised grief. She goes on to explain the same advice she gives people who come to Martin Brothers for support for working through grief. Valerie welcomes anyone experiencing grief to come see her at the funeral home in Vancouver - even if you haven’t used their services before. She can refer you to places for support. The episode concludes with Valerie sharing some final thoughts on the topic of disenfranchised grief. Do You Need Help Working Through Grief? Does disenfranchised grief sound like something you experience? Do you know someone else who might suffer from this type of grief? After you listen to the podcast share your thoughts and questions below. We look forward to discussing them with you. Martin Brothers Funeral Services has more than 100 years of experience in providing thoughtful, dedicated services to families dealing with loss. If you are ready to take care of funeral pre-arrangements, have additional questions about their services, or are dealing with a loss, please contact them at their Vancouver office. Martin Brothers Funeral Services Vancouver: Funeral Services Centre 3398 Dunbar Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6S 2C1 Telephone Number: 778.330.7799 Toll Free Number: 1.800.382.2901 Fax Number: 778.330.7633 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBrothersFuneralChapelsBcLtd Twitter: https://twitter.com/martinbrothers1