Type:	Journal Article
Title:	"All you do is look back and regret": disenfranchised grief and as obstacle to recovery from abuse
Other Titles:	Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre Newsletter
Authors:	Scott, Margot Weisz, Silvia
Keywords:	Leaving/Staying;Counselling
Categories:	Recovery
Year:	2003
Publisher:	Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre
Citation:	(2), Winter 2003
Notes:	Also in Grief matters : the Australian journal of grief and bereavement, Vol. 5, No. 3, Summer 2002, 47-49. Discusses the importance of recognising the losses of people who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual abuse, and of assisting them during the grieving process. Social restrains prevent abused women from expressing and mourning their losses. Even when leaving a violent relationship seems beneficial, women also face the loss of marriage, loved ones, expectations and self-esteem. Feelings of shame generate disenfranchised grief that aggravates their situation and reduces sources of support. Instead of providing intensive short-term support to solve immediate problems, the authors suggest a holistic response that understands and treats grief.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12927
ISSN:	1324-4264
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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