I Chose My Son Over Everything… Then Lost My Mom | Samoa, Culture & Truth (Part 2)

Send us Fan MailHe gave up everything… for his son.And still had to live with the pain of losing his mom.This is the side people don’t talk about.In Part 2 of our conversation with Beauman Fuimaono, we go beyond the surface — into sacrifice, grief, identity, and the truth about Samoan culture today.This isn’t just a story…This is reality for many of us.🔥 WHAT WE COVERChoosing his son over everythingLosing his mom & living with regretMental health in silenceGoing home after 9 yearsTaupou, Pe’a & cultural roles“You’re not the main character”Gatekeeping vs identityThe truth about Samoa & its history🎙️ ABOUTPulse of Polynesia is a 100% volunteer platform sharing real stories, culture, and voices across the Pacific.Built for the culture. By the culture.🎧 WATCH PART 1https://youtu.be/I9Z7j13-z6E?si=n8sFEkRattKH_Ce_👤 FEATURED GUEST – BEAUMAN FUIMAONO🔥 WHAT WE COVERChoosing his son over everythingLosing his mom & living with regretMental health in silenceGoing home after 9 yearsTaupou, Pe’a & cultural roles“You’re not the main character”Gatekeeping vs identityThe truth about Samoa & its history📸 Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook/Youtube: @thestoryofbeau🎥 Story Series: #TheStoryOfBeau🌐 FOLLOW PULSE OF POLYNESIA📺 YouTube/Facebook/Tiktok/Instagram: @pulseofpolynesia💬 SUPPORT THE PLATFORMIf this episode moved you, inspired you, or taught you something…☕ “Buy us a coffee” / Keep our lights on:💰 CashApp: $pulseofpolynesia💰 Venmo: @pulseofpolynesia📌 KEY MOMENTS00:00 – Introduction / Samoan proverb opening01:25 – Choosing his son over everything (stranger gives him $1,800 & he misses his flight)03:54 – Rich Dad Poor Dad & “don’t chase money”04:53 – Going home — wanting his mom to meet his son06:52 – The letter to his mom (writing it drunk, pouring his heart out)11:13 – Loss, regret & mental health (dad, grandmother & mom)11:41 – Going home after 9 years (closure at mom’s gravestone)15:58 – Taupou & cultural roles (family history & identity)19:06 – “You’re not the main character” (cultural truth)29:07 – Pe’a, identity & evolution30:57 – Gatekeeping & truth — “You are Samoan enough”33:57 – Samoa, kingship & history (why monarchy ended)40:20 – Colonization — why Samoa was targeted⚠️ REAL TALKMental health is real.Culture is deeper than what we see.And some decisions… change everything.🔥 HASHTAGS#PulseOfPolynesia #TheStoryOfBeau #Samoan #Polynesian #Pasifika #Fatherhood #MentalHealth #PeaTattoo #Taupou #Podcast #ForTheCulture #RealTalk #FYPSupport the show