"Shadowloss describes the grief we carry in our day-to-day lives that we often don't share with others. It reminds us that the physical death of a loved one is not the only kind of loss. We may experience grief when we lose a job, a relationship, or a way of life; when we experience a health challenge; or when we must give up on a dream."
"Shadowloss is a loss in life, not of life. It is a nonclinical term (which means it's for use in everyday conversations) and is not a diagnosis. You cannot be diagnosed with shadowloss. You can, however, choose to use the word shadowloss to describe your own lived experience. It's only a shadowloss if you say it is. The power is yours to assess the impact a loss had on you."
Shadowloss names grief that arises from life changes rather than physical death, including divorce, medical diagnosis, estrangement, bankruptcy, leaving a community, job loss, or giving up a dream. Shadowloss often remains unshared and unrecognized despite producing real emotional impact. The term is nonclinical and not a diagnosis; individuals choose to label their own experiences as shadowloss, which grants agency in assessing impact. Effective coping begins with honest acceptance of current and past losses. Anger during grief can sometimes be directed at the loss itself rather than the grieving process.
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