Get support for grief and loss from a hotline in Samoa
Healing after a loss takes time. The pain of the loss can feel so intense that you don't know how to cope or where to turn. Talking openly about the loss can help you feel better. In Samoa there are 1 support lines you can contact. Grieving can look like:
A feeling of abandonment by the person you lost
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or waking up very early
Weight loss or weight gain
Emotional exhaustion and extreme fatigue
Withdrawal from others and wanting to be alone
Feeling extremely lonely and pining for the person or thing you lost
Complete shock and feeling that the loss is not real
If you are religious, you may start to question your faith
It's normal to feel many different emotions when you're grieving. If you've never experienced grief or loss before, this can be scary. It might feel like you're losing control. However, what you're feeling is a completelty normal response to a significant loss.
Grieving is a very personal experience and because of that, it can feel isolating. If you're in Samoa, speaking to someone who has been there too, and who understands can help you feel less alone.
If you think you might need support with grief or loss today, consider contacting a helpline in Samoa for free, confidential help.