TCF News, Summer 2022

Summer 2022 - TCF Newsletter | www.tcf.org.uk 6 "I spent last weekend with The Compassionate Friends for a bereaved siblings' retreat...It lasted 24 hours but the deep bonds formed within that short space of time meant it felt like I'd been there weeks. I can't wait for the next one". "Thank you an incredible weekend in Birmingham, I feel more connected to my sister than I have in a long time". “I was a bit nervous and apprehensive about coming, but I can honestly say its one of the best things I’ve done in my grieving process. I don’t know anyone else who has lost a sibling so it was amazing to speak to people who just ‘get it’. I felt so validated and it was very cathartic to finally be completely honest about how I’m feeling”. “Truly incredible, empowering, life changing weekend”. “Amazing weekend...exactly what I needed” On the weekend of 7 - 8 May we ran our first overnight retreat for 3 years at Woodbrooke in Birmingham for adult bereaved siblings. Our brilliant volunteers - Emma, Rachael, Hayley and Karen - all bereaved siblings themselves offered a range of activities and ways to connect - writing and talking, walking and crafting and much more. The feedback from the retreat has been amazing. Here are a few snippets.