Survivors of Bereavement By Suicide

For our SOBS community, managing stress alongside grief is essential. This month we’ll be sharing stress management tips from our staff, volunteers, and survivors on our instagram stories.

How do you care for yourself during stressful times? Message us your tips, we'd love to share them! 💜

We know how different the journey can look for each of us, but sometimes, the words we needed then are the ones someone else needs to hear now 💜

Survivors of Bereavement By Suicide (@sobscharity.bsky.social) We offer UK peer led support to adults (18+) impacted by suicide loss. None of us need to suffer alone💜 📞National Support Line (open everyday 9am-7pm): 0300 111 5065 📧email.support@uksobs.org https:...

Going to a SOBS
@sobscharity.bsky.social meeting tonight. Very grateful for them but, almost 2 years on, I still cannot believe this is my life 💔💜 #childloss #bereavedbysuicide #grief #suicideawareness

It is common to experience shame due to stigma around mental illness and suicide. This shame doesn't have to be your burden to carry.

At SOBS, we continue to create spaces to speak openly about your grief journey without fear or shame. Visit uksobs.com to connect with a peer support group today💜

Grief looks different for everyone.

Look after yourself today, if you need to chat, we're here. 0300 111 5065 9am - 7pm everyday 💜

It’s been great to see the new Bridget Jones film sparking conversations about grief. Grief isn't something we simply get over or leave behind - it becomes part of us. While we may never stop missing the person we’ve lost, we gradually learn to carry their memory with us while embracing life 💜

Yesterday was #RandomActsofKindessDay.

A small act of kindness can mean everything to someone who is struggling. It doesn’t have to be much - sometimes just saying “I’m here” can make all the difference.

Your kindness today might be exactly what someone needs to feel less alone 💜

There's no 'moving past' grief. Instead, it's about finding gentle ways to live alongside it, understanding that some days the winds will be stronger than others.

Our Support Line (0300 111 5065) is open every day 9am-7pm. If you are bereaved by suicide, we're here to chat. 💜

Facing Trauma & Finding Inner Peace. School of Rock Bottom 47: Maike Mullenders [TW//References to suicide & sexual abuse] Former actor Maike Mullender's life is a powerful story of resilience and self-discovery. In this extremely frank conversation, she opens up about the devastating loss of her father to suicide, a shocking and traumatic family secret, and the unanswered questions that haunted her past. She takes us through the mental health battles, the perfectionism, and dissociation that defined her childhood. But it doesn’t end there – Maike shares her brave journey through therapy, embracing uncertainty, and discovering inner peace. From finding healing through yoga and meditation to accepting the complexities of her past, Maike's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. If you’ve ever struggled with accepting the past, trauma, self-worth, or finding your path forward, this episode is for you. More - Maike initially trained as an actor and performed on stage and TV. Her credits include North Square, The King and Us, Holby City, the Royal, Always & Everyone and Coronation Street, as well as The Gate Theatre and the Royal Exchange, Manchester. After becoming frustrated with the sporadic nature of the work, she retrained as a Relate Couple and Young Peoples Counsellor, going on to work for Relate. She volunteers for Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) & last year she wrote a book about her experience of growing up with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own life. Her book: The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance was published in 2023. She now works as a yoga teacher & for The LUNA foundation. Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you! https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1 Or via PayPal - https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Topics - 1:30 Intro 3:30 Maike's rock bottom 8:30 Shocking moments in childhood 12:00 Childhood coping mechanisms ALL 14:45 Using adult relationships to fix childhood ones 15:50 Searching for answers 23:15 When not knowing can be OK 28:30 Forgiveness Vs acceptance 31:40 Dealing with doubt now 34:40 Yoga as therapy 39:30 Ongoing healing & working as a therapist 44:10 How to move through childhood trauma Further support - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - 0300 111 5065 Hub of hope - https://hubofhope.co.uk Samaritans -116 123 NAPAC – 0808 801 0331 Follow Maike Facebook - https://bit.ly/3ZtQGJT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4fDHY1b Website -https://www.maikemullenders.com Book - https://amzn.to/3VbvEwW Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL X - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Please subscribe, follow, like, leave a review and comment! YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fTWGB9 Spotify - https://bit.ly/4fTvJhc Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthJourney #acceptance

Processing grief after suicide loss can look different for everyone, but finding outlets to express and navigate these emotions can be a powerful way to take a step forward 💜

🎧 Listen to Maike’s story as she shares how practicing yoga helped her look inwards and process her grief.

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Bereavement by suicide can bring a range of emotions that may be unfamiliar & uncontrollable.

Your body may also respond in its own way - all of which are normal responses to profound loss.

Our Support Line (0300 111 5065) is open every day 9am-7pm. We're here to chat 💜

Amazing to have Sheila's Mental Health Show join our Lichfield group to deliver an inspiring talk on mental health education🌟

Described as "both powerful and humbling in equal measure" Sheila's talk was a reminder that taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies 💜

Our peer-led support groups provide a safe space for those navigating the grief of losing a loved one to suicide.

Hear from Sarah about the strength that comes from hearing her own story reflected in the stories of others💜

Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrLa...

At SoBS we have introduced 'SpeakOUT,' a monthly virtual support group led by LGBTQ+ volunteers and staff who have also experienced suicide loss and understand the added challenges faced in the LGBTQ+ community.

For more information or to join our next meeting, contact us at speakout@uksobs.org 💜

A pink graphic with blue text and 'January' written in big bold font at the top. Underneath is a block of text that says: We need to talk about this month. There’s so much pressure for fresh starts, new beginnings, different routines, better habits. We’re expected to feel rejuvenated and motivated. But we need to remember it’s still the middle of winter. It’s cold. The days are short. A lot of us are going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. Animals know what’s up, lots of them are still hibernating. If you’re feeling sluggish and tired, that’s completely natural. Take it slowly, and be kind to yourself.

We're over halfway through January. Keep going, proud of you 💙

People often want to talk about their loved ones who have passed away. If they’re not ready to talk, they can simply let you know, so, don’t be afraid to mention them. You might be offering them the chance they’ve been longing for - a chance to share their memories and what they loved about them💜

Whether it’s a fund-raising challenge or a one off donation, your generosity means we can continue providing peer-to-peer support for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Visit the link in our bio to find out how you can contribute or fundraise today! 🌟

📞 Our trained volunteers have all been impacted by suicide themselves and will listen with genuine understanding.

📧 Sometimes putting thoughts into words feels easier than speaking.

🤝 Connect with others who understand at one of our nationwide groups.

You are not alone in this 💜