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Ambiguous Loss: A Concept of Emotional Absence
Ambiguous loss is the feeling of being with someone who is physically present but emotionally or psychologically absent. This concept, introduced by Pauline Boss in the context of dealing with grief, can occur when a person is physically present but mentally gone, such as in cases of Alzheimer's. It also applies to situations like deployments, disappearances, hostages, or war, where someone is physically absent but emotionally present. In modern interactions, many people feel this emotional absence when others seem disengaged or distracted, making them feel undervalued and unimportant.
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