31/08/2026
💜 A Thank You & Goodbye from SODA 💜
After a lot of thought, we have made the difficult decision to bring our SODA support group to a close.
Unfortunately, due to time and staffing commitments, we’re no longer able to give the group the time and energy it deserves. While we’re sad to say goodbye, we also want to celebrate what an incredible year it has been and everything we have achieved together.
In just one year, we have had the privilege of meeting and supporting so many wonderful people. We’ve shared stories, laughter, tears, strength, friendship and solidarity. Most importantly, we created a space where people could come together, feel heard, understood and know that they were not alone. 💜
We are incredibly proud of what SODA became and of every single person who was brave enough to walk through our doors, share their experiences, support somebody else or simply sit and listen.
To everyone who attended, supported the group, volunteered their time, helped us behind the scenes or believed in what we were trying to achieve — thank you.
SODA has been fun, emotional, empowering and incredibly powerful. Although our group is closing, we hope the friendships, connections, confidence and strength people found here will continue long after our final session.
Most of all, we want everyone to remember that support is still out there, and you never have to face domestic abuse alone.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse in Gloucestershire, or are worried about somebody who is, please contact Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) for confidential advice and support.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.
Thank you for being part of SODA and for making this past year something we will always be incredibly proud of.
Here’s to the people we supported, the friendships we made, the strength we witnessed and everything we achieved together. 💜✨
With love and gratitude,
The SODA Team
