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Losing a parent as an adult profoundly alters life, creating a new identity as an orphaned adult. This narrative exploration validates the grieving process and highlights the need for support.

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  • Psychology
  • Grief Studies
  • Adult Development

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  • Parental death in adulthood significantly impacts an individual's sense of self and security.
  • Adults navigating life after parental loss often experience profound isolation and loneliness.
  • The transition to being an "orphaned adult" is a unique and challenging developmental stage.

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  • To offer support for adults experiencing the identity shift of becoming orphaned.

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