One of the most important issues that an individual confronts during one's life is the death of a significant person. Given the contextual nature of grief, incarcerated women are faced with unique challenges when they experience the death of a loved one during their imprisonment. Yet little is known about the grieving process under these circumstances. This article, based on a qualitative research study, examines the experience of three women who suffered the death of a significant person while in a state medium-security prison. The context of the prison complicated the grieving process, resulting in disenfranchised grief.
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