Helplines in Zambia.

Get support for grief and loss from a hotline in Zambia

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 Zambia there are 1 support lines you can contact. Grieving can look like:

• Feeling that life is meaningless
• Feeling emotionally unstable, like you're on an emotional rollercoaster
• Having a hard time concentrating and remembering things
• Feeling regret about things that were left unsaid
• Preoccupation with the loss and with reminders of your lost loved one
• Feeling more irritable than usual
• Feeling guilty about not having prevented the death or loss
• A feeling of deep sadness and emptiness

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.

It's okay to allow yourself to feel and experience your emotions without any shame. Nobody has the right to tell you how to feel because each person's grieving process is unique. For people in Zambia, getting proper support can provide a space to talk about your experience openly and help you feel less isolated.

Consider contacting a hotline in Zambia right away for free, private help with grief or loss.