TCF News, Summer 2022

Summer 2022 - TCF Newsletter | www.tcf.org.uk 7 Our next bereavement support day for adult bereaved siblings (18 years+) will be in Sheffield. More details and booking will be on our website soon. When: Monday 4 July 2022, 7 – 8pm Where: ONLINE via Zoom Register to attend this online event at tcf.org.uk/siblingexperiences Based upon 4 years of research, Dr Laura Towers will be discussing the findings of her study which sought to explore people’s experiences of sibling bereavement. Though everyone’s account is different, owing to the uniqueness of personal relationships, Laura will be exploring some of the common themes that were raised by participants. This event is open to everyone. Laura Towers is a Research Fellow in the Department of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield. She is also a bereaved sibling, following the death of her older brother, Sean, when she was 18. The evening will be hosted by Trustee of The Compassionate Friends, Claire Coveney. Life After Death: Experiences of Sibling Bereavement over the Life Course “I didn’t know what to expect as this was my first retreat. I’m so moved by the amount of love and compassion. After nearly 6 years I finally feel like I’m not alone”. “Spent this weekend at a sibling bereavement retreat run by the charity The Compassionate Friends. After losing my brother in 2013, I felt so alone. Thanks to this fantastic charity, I was able to find support and connection”.