A loss that the individual experiences but cannot mourn publicly or openly due to societal norms or expectations are referred to as Disenfranchised grief. This can occur when a relationship is not socially recognised, the loss is not acknowledged, or the griever is excluded. Examples might include the death of a former spouse, an extramarital partner, a pet, perinatal deaths, or a loved one from a stigmatised group (e.g., HIV/AIDS patients, substance abuse). Disenfranchised grief can also occur in situations where the loss is not a death, such as job loss, a divorce, or the diagnosis of a non-visible or stigmatised illness.