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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - SOBS Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de break the isolation felt by many bereaved by su***de. Conversations around su***de can be difficult. Charity No 1098815

Please use considerate language when sharing your thoughts. Some terms may be hidden/removed to protect our community. Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de exist to break the isolation experienced by many bereaved by su***de. National Helpline 03001115065.

Are you a serving or retired police officer or member of police staff who has been bereaved by su***de? We have a suppor...
28/10/2026

Are you a serving or retired police officer or member of police staff who has been bereaved by su***de? We have a support group for police officers and staff bereaved by su***de that you can join.

This group has been running for three years and is a safe, confidential space for serving and retired officers and staff who have been bereaved or impacted by su***de, with others who understand both the loss and the job.

You don't have to talk. You don't have to explain. You can just be there.

The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month, so you're welcome whenever you're ready.

📧 To find out more, email [email protected]

If you know someone in policing who might find this helpful, please share it with them. 💜

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Grief doesn't follow a timeline 💜After a bereavement by su***de, people sometimes feel they "should" be further along by...
27/10/2026

Grief doesn't follow a timeline 💜

After a bereavement by su***de, people sometimes feel they "should" be further along by now, or worry that they're grieving the wrong way.

But grief isn't a straight line. It can feel lighter for a while and then hit hard again, around an anniversary, a birthday, a song on the radio, or for no reason at all.

However long it has been, weeks or many years after, your grief is valid and it's never too late to reach out for support.

Save this for a day when you need the reminder, and share it with someone who might need it too.

If you need someone to talk to:
💜 Call our support line: 0300 111 5065 (9am to 7pm)
💜 Visit our website: uksobs.com

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Sometimes it's easier to write things down than to say them out loud 💜After losing someone to su***de, finding the words...
26/10/2026

Sometimes it's easier to write things down than to say them out loud 💜

After losing someone to su***de, finding the words can feel impossible, especially in the early days.

Writing an email lets you go at your own pace. You can stop when you need to, and come back when you're ready.

Our email support is answered by volunteers who have been bereaved by su***de themselves. They won't have all the answers, but they will understand.

Write as much or as little as you like. There's no right or wrong way to start.
📧 [email protected]

Email support is for adults bereaved by su***de. For general enquiries, please use the contact page on our website.

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Today is National I Care About You Day, and we wanted to take a moment to say it to every one of you: we care about you....
25/10/2026

Today is National I Care About You Day, and we wanted to take a moment to say it to every one of you: we care about you.💜

If you've lost someone to su***de, you might be in the early days, where everything feels raw. You might be years on, when the world around you has moved on but your grief hasn't gone anywhere. Or you might be somewhere in between. Wherever you are, it's okay. There's no straight line through this, and no timetable you're meant to follow.

What we do know is that you don't have to walk it alone.💜

Everyone who volunteers with SoBS has lived experience of bereavement by su***de. Whether you'd like to talk, write things down, or be with others who understand, we're here for as long as you need us:

💜Support line: 0300 111 5065 (Monday - Friday, 9am–7pm)
💜Email support: [email protected]
💜Find a group near you or online: uksobs.com/how-we-can-help/support-groups
💜Our community forum, open day and night: uksobs.com/forum

And if there's someone in your community who's grieving, today could be a lovely reason to reach out. It doesn't need to be anything big. A short message, a phone call, or sharing this post can remind someone they're not forgotten.💜

The clocks go back this Sunday. 🍂If the darker evenings make things feel a little heavier, please know you're not alone....
23/10/2026

The clocks go back this Sunday. 🍂

If the darker evenings make things feel a little heavier, please know you're not alone. Here's where you can find us:
💜 Support line: 0300 111 5065 (9am to 7pm)
💜 Email support: [email protected]
💜 Local and online support groups: link in bio
💜 Online forum for adults bereaved by su***de: apply on our website

Be gentle with yourself this weekend 💜

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Many people bereaved by su***de find themselves with questions that may never be fully answered. 💜If that's you, please ...
22/10/2026

Many people bereaved by su***de find themselves with questions that may never be fully answered. 💜

If that's you, please know you're not alone, and it isn't something you have to work through on your own.

Talking with others who have lived with those questions too can help. Not because they have the answers, but because they understand.

Be gentle with yourself. Our support groups, support line, email support and online forum are all here whenever you need them.

If you need someone to talk to:
💜 Call our support line: 0300 111 5065 (9am to 7pm)
💜 Visit our website: uksobs.com

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Content note: This post mentions an inquest and media reporting. Please take care while reading.If you’ve come across co...
22/10/2026

Content note: This post mentions an inquest and media reporting. Please take care while reading.

If you’ve come across coverage of an inquest today and it’s left you feeling shaken or upset, please know you’re not alone in that.

For anyone bereaved by su***de, seeing these details without warning can bring so much back. Whatever you’re feeling right now is valid. It’s okay to put your phone down, step away from the news and give yourself some space.💜

We’ve shared a short statement below. Behind every inquest is a person who was loved and a family who deserves care, dignity and privacy.

You don’t have to carry this on your own. If today has been hard:

SoBS National Helpline: 0300 111 5065 (Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm)
Email: [email protected]
Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Shout: text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.

Have you ever wondered whether a support group could help, but weren't sure what it would be like? 💜Many people bereaved...
21/10/2026

Have you ever wondered whether a support group could help, but weren't sure what it would be like? 💜

Many people bereaved by su***de tell us they worried about what to say, or whether they'd fit in. At SoBS, you don't need to have the right words. You can just come as you are.

Every one of our group facilitators has been bereaved by su***de too. We've been there and that's why we're here.

Some people come to talk.
Some come to listen.
Some come once, and some keep coming for months or years.

Whatever feels right for you is right.

Our groups meet in person across the UK, and online if you'd prefer to join from home.

Find your nearest group, online group or our forum through the link in our bio.

Please share this with anyone who might be wondering whether support is for them.
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Did you know we have a support group for the families of police officers and staff (serving and retired) who have been b...
20/10/2026

Did you know we have a support group for the families of police officers and staff (serving and retired) who have been bereaved or impacted by su***de.

The job is often part of family life too, and it can be hard to find people who understand both your loss and the world your loved one worked in.

This group is a welcoming and gentle space. You can come to talk, or simply to listen, with others who understand.

The group meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

📧 To find out more, email [email protected]

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Grief doesn't keep office hours. Sometimes the moments you most want to talk come late at night or early in the morning....
19/10/2026

Grief doesn't keep office hours.

Sometimes the moments you most want to talk come late at night or early in the morning.

That's one of the reasons we have our online forum.

It's a private space for adults bereaved by su***de to share, read others' experiences and connect with people who understand. Some people post often and others find comfort just reading, and knowing they're not alone.

The forum is for over 18s, and you can apply to join through our website.

Find it through the link in our bio.

If you need someone to talk to now:

💜 Call our support line: 0300 111 5065 (9am to 7pm)
💜 Visit our website: uksobs.com

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