When our sibling has died by suicide

UK Helpline: 0 345 123 23 0 4 | tcf.org.uk Taking time and making space to remember Many of us find some comfort in remembrance activities, such as creating a photobook or visiting a place we both loved. Interacting on social media Social media can be a great place for remembering a sibling and for getting encouragement from our friends. It is not problem-free but generally, most people find social media is very useful. Getting outside Exercise is often helpful. Getting out into green spaces or by the sea can help us find moments of inner calm. Doing something useful Getting involved with a cause or raising money for a charity is a good way of honouring our sibling’s memory. Being active in some way is a key for coping for many of us. Taking a break Our life wasn’t always about our sibling while they lived, and nor should it be now. We don’t have to think about them all of the time. Taking a break and doing other things is essential. “I collected all of the photos since our baby days to the present and made a big collage.” “Someone I know on social media told me that she had lost her dad to suicide. She became a good friend as she could understand what I was going through.” “I started volunteering and I was glad to have an opportunity to help other people. It helped me too, as it gave my life a new meaning and I could see that I was making a positive difference.” “What helped me get through”