TCF News, Spring 2023

Spring 2023 - TCF Newsletter | tcf.org.uk 3 Join us at a retreat weekend Please don't be daunted by or apprehensive about coming on your own. At a Compassionate Friends weekend you will quickly find yourself in a supportive, warm and safe community of others who 'get it'. Financial assistance is available for all our weekend retreats and gatherings, so please don't hesitate to contact us at info@tcf.org.uk to find out more. Overnight Retreat for Bereaved Siblings When: 29-30 April 2023 Where: Woodbrooke, Birmingham Bereaved siblings 18 years+ are warmly invited to join us for a unique opportunity to meet in a safe place and share with others who have experienced the loss of a brother or sister. In a relaxed and comfortable environment you can find support and understanding, strategies to cope with life after loss, and build resilience for the future. More details and to book at tcf.org.uk/siblingsretreat2023 Retreat Weekend for Parents Bereaved by Suicide, Alcohol or Substance Use When: 7-9 July 2023 Where: Woodbrooke, Birmingham A unique opportunity to come and meet with others who understand the pain of the loss of a beloved son or daughter to suicide or to substance use. "A wonderful weekend meeting so many people who have all been so kind and supportive. A place where there is no need to explain, or justify one's existence. A place just to be, to speak a very familiar language and to be understood, to make new friends, to be loved and to love in return." "A great men's group. Thank you all so much, my first retreat, and definitely not my last. Thank you to everyone at TCF making this such a special time of affirmation, love and celebration of our children's lives". More information and to book at tcf.org.uk/woodbrooke2023