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Ambiguous loss

The type of grief families and friends of missing people experience is called ambiguous loss. Psychologists consider it to be one of the most traumatic kinds of grief and one of the most unmanageable forms of stress.

*Ambiguous Loss, the theory and the book; Emeritus Professor Dr Pauline Boss (Harvard University Press, 1999/2000)

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Missed recently and to say this is a network of brave, resilient individuals is a gross understatement.

– Corporate volunteer

If you’ve ever dealt with The Missed Foundation, you will feel the genuine care that is their backbone. This care and attention to detail also shines through their campaigns.

– Brother

The insight I’ve gained into the impact of ambiguous loss on families has been an equally challenging and enlightening journey and I have the utmost respect for everyone who suffers through such tragedy.

– Volunteer

Missed works tirelessly to support those experiencing ambiguous loss. As the only charity of its kind, Missed’s efforts have gone a long way in raising national awareness of this important issue.

– Partner

The Missed Foundation is the one client that every new staff member wants to learn about and work with. People love that we have them as an ongoing pro bono client.

– Corporate partner

Missed gave me strength, loving support and extremely helpful information and direction.

– Mother

I consider Loren and Missed family for everything they have done for ours as well as other families of missing persons.

– Brother

Missed being able to relate to what we go through is amazing, and I am so grateful for the ongoing support.

– Daughter

Donating to Missed, I’ve felt personal satisfaction that there is hope, understanding and support for those families experiencing ambiguity. As a community we are better for this.

– Donor

The guide website has been like a bible to our family.

– Sister

Welcome to

The Missed Foundation

On average, more than 150 Australians go missing every day.

For each, more than 12 people are directly affected.

UNIQUE FORM OF GRIEF

Ambiguous loss

National Missing Persons Week

OUR WORK

Supporting those impacted

Missing Persons Guide

The Hope Narratives

Ambiguous Loss 101

What’s Missing Podcast

Testimonials

Missed in the news

We’ve had a lot of media coverage over the years

Extra Minutes interview with Loren O’Keeffe

You Can’t Ask That – Families Of Missing Persons

The Complicated Grief When A Family Member Goes Missing

Missing Persons advocate Loren O’Keeffe on grief, family and support

A Decade Without Dan: The Search For My Brother Gave Me Purpose

Conversations with Richard Fidler

Australian Story: Forever Young

A Sister’s Love

Corporate Supporters

Subscribe

Welcome to

The Missed Foundation

On average, more than 150 Australians go missing every day.

For each, more than 12 people are directly affected.

UNIQUE FORM OF GRIEF

Ambiguous loss

National Missing Persons Week

OUR WORK

Supporting those impacted

Missing Persons Guide​

The Hope Narratives

Ambiguous Loss 101

What’s Missing Podcast

Testimonials

Missed in the news

We’ve had a lot of media coverage over the years

Extra Minutes interview with Loren O’Keeffe

You Can’t Ask That – Families Of Missing Persons

The Complicated Grief When A Family Member Goes Missing​

Missing Persons advocate Loren O’Keeffe on grief, family and support

A Decade Without Dan: The Search For My Brother Gave Me Purpose

Conversations with Richard Fidler

Australian Story: Forever Young

A Sister’s Love

Corporate Supporters

Subscribe

Missing Persons Guide

The Complicated Grief When A Family Member Goes Missing