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Suicide Bereaved Community.

We are a community of people who have suffered bereavement by suicide, an experience that can bring its own set of difficulties often resulting in loneliness and isolation. We believe it is important to have connections with others who, because they share it, truly understand our experience. 

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What we do?

We support our community by providing opportunities for social get-togethers and for networking, both online and in person. 

We feel that this style of support augments other mainstream talking therapies (through counselling and/or group meetings); we find the more relaxed environment of a social or physical activity conducive to being able to express our feelings, or simply to feel ‘not alone’ when in the company of others.

SBC will organise 4 scheduled events each year, currently based in and around Gloucestershire. We are also keen to encourage and facilitate the community in arranging and sharing other ideas for activities we might enjoy together.

We offer a number of ways in which anyone who feels they would benefit from such contact with others can do so: 

Mid-Summer outings

Spring & Autumn walks

Community Facebook group

Community Organised Activities

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Who We Help?

We know from our own lived experience that for some it may be difficult to engage with others in the intense atmosphere of talking therapies.

This may be particularly true for longer-term bereaved who, hearing descriptions of others’ recent experiences being described in Discussion Groups, can experience a negative impact resulting from revival of memories from their own trauma. 

There are those too who struggle to attend regular Group meetings due to their location or the non-availability of public transport.  Others simply find that they are better able to engage in a more relaxed social setting.

We exist for anyone (over 18) who has suffered a suicide bereavement, who will find it helpful to be in contact with us.

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News and Events

See below for the latest news and events in our wider community

Autumn Amble/Ramble in Newent

Autumn Amble/Ramble in Newent

Autumn Amble/Ramble Day – Sarah and Di give us an insight to their day with us in Newent Sarah tells us about her day Ambling: Kathleen and I went from the market square toward Newent Church. We found a cafe in the same area as the Runcible spoon, it was more of a...

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

Retro Americana - Summer sunshine, classic cars, and dancingPicture this: Pontiacs and Chevrolets (and many others in an impressive display), with sunshine bouncing off gleaming chrome and paintwork; petticoats and pretty summer dresses; music from the 40’s and 50’s....

Adventures in the Mud

Adventures in the Mud

Adventures in the Mud - by Debs We gathered a little earlier in the day than usual as we had planned for the Ramblers to do the Evesham Round walk – a lovely loop, but at 5 miles, a slightly longer walk than we usually do. And of course, we also wanted to make sure we...

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Community Contributions

We are a community of people who have suffered bereavement by suicide.

Review of ‘Men and Grief’ – by Steve Carter

Review of ‘Men and Grief’ – by Steve Carter

Review of Men and Grief – by Steve Carter (2015) Men and Grief: A Man's Guide to Recovering from the Death of a Loved One by Carol Staudacher The sub-title of this book, which was first published in 1991, is 'A Guide for Men Surviving the Death of a Loved one. A...

Review of Malignant Sadness – by Roger D Smith

Review of Malignant Sadness – by Roger D Smith

Review of Malignant Sadness – by Roger D Smith (2008) Malignant Sadness: The Anatomy of Depressionby Lewis Wolpert This is an excellent book Lewis Wolpert – who himself suffers from depressive illness – opens up by giving the reader a very realistic insight into the...

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