Tone Damli and Solveig Kloppen Open Up About Grief and Loss in Candid Podcast Conversation
A new episode of the “Robbery with Tone” podcast features a deeply personal discussion between singer tone Damli and television personality Solveig Kloppen, both of whom have experienced the profound pain of losing a sister.
The latest installment of Tone Damli’s podcast, “Robbery with Tone,” offers a raw and vulnerable exploration of grief as Damli welcomes Solveig kloppen for an intimate conversation.The two friends, who first connected two decades ago during Damli’s participation in the 2005 singing competition “Idol” – where Kloppen served as the presenter – share their experiences navigating loss and the complexities of healing.
Both Damli and Kloppen have endured the heartbreaking loss of their sisters. In 2017, Kloppen faced a devastating period, losing her sister kathrine to suicide just six weeks after her mother’s passing. “For periods of time,life was devoid of color,smell and meaning,” Kloppen wrote in a tribute on Instagram last year,reflecting on the aftermath of her sister’s death. “There were a few of us who occasionally felt this pain. But when we asked if she had suicidal thoughts, the answer was always no. No one knew how dark it really was.”
This year, Damli experienced her own profound loss with the passing of her sister, Tale aaberge, on April 9th at the age of 38. Following her sister’s death, Damli took a break from public life, prioritizing her well-being.She explained to Kloppen that returning to work presented a unique challenge. “Becuase with work also comes smiles, in a way. is it okay to smile when you are in so much pain? Do you have to behave in a particular way?” she pondered rhetorically.
Kloppen echoed this sentiment, recalling her own struggle in 2017 while working on a television program about death as her mother battled cancer. She felt conflicted about asking others to share their stories while grappling with her own personal tragedy.This led to the creation of the TV 2 program “What I didn’t get to say,” which premiered a year and a half later and resonated deeply with audiences.
Damli emphasized the importance of sharing her experiences, noting the outpouring of support she received from friends, family, and even strangers who connected with her story. “It costs money to share,” Damli admitted.”Simultaneously occurring, I think that for me in a grieving process it is indeed somewhat vital. I believe that by sharing, I eventually manage to take one step further. Then it occupies me like crazy. I think about it every hour.”
She described a complex range of emotions following her sister’s death, including anger, exhaustion, and understanding. “It has bothered me that she has not seen herself likewise as we have seen her,” damli shared. “I feel that it has been such a waste, that such a wonderful person should not be able to do more. in that sense, I have been angry, but otherwise I have felt a lot of understanding.”
Damli expressed gratitude for the support of her boyfriend, markus Foss, throughout this difficult time. The podcast conversation underscores the worldwide challenges of navigating grief and the power of open dialog in the healing process.
If you are struggling with difficult emotions or considering suicide, please reach out for help:
- Acute risk of suicide: 113
- Emergency room: 116 117
- Mental Health helpline: 116 123, sidetmedord.no
- The Church’s SOS Telephone: 22 40 00 40, kirkens-sos.no
- Cross on the neck (Red Cross): 800 33 321, korspaahalsen.rodekors.no
- More facts about crisis telephone numbers and websites can be found on the National Center for Suicide Research and Prevention’s information pages: nssfinfo.no
