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Immigrating and starting over abroad support in Jamaica
For newcomers building a life in a new country. Talk with people in Jamaica who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Help for immigrating and starting over abroad in Jamaica
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Ocho Peer Support Group
Practical help for people dealing with retirement transition and disaster survivors, plus a weekly drop-in.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
From people who came through it
“For whoever is where I was: Not that long ago, about a year, that was me. The first winter. That was my life. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. x”
Delivery driver in Derby · been through immigrating and starting over abroad“I was in the same place this time last year. I remember my degree not recognised like it was yesterday. This week I went back to my evening class.”
road_sky2005 · been through immigrating and starting over abroad“I know the first year is rough. You're going to feel like a stranger in your own life. That's normal. Keep calling home. Find one small thing that feels like yours, a park, a coffee shop, a neighbour who says hello. Don't wait for the loneliness to lift on its own. I waited too long. And if you can, find people from back home. They'll get it without you having to explain. It gets easier, but it doesn't happen by itself. You have to make it happen. Even when you're tired.”
stuartpapa51 · been through immigrating and starting over abroad“Please be gentle with yourself. I wasn't. It made everythign harder. Honestly, getting out for ten minutes a day helped more than I thought it would. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here.”
Ava from Boise H · been through immigrating and starting over abroad