Self Injury Support is an organisation that for 30 years has tried to be there for people who often feel they have nowhere else to turn. Self-injury remains a subject surrounded by stigma and misinformation. It can be hard to understand why anyone might want to hurt themselves and to know what to say in response. Self Injury Support provides anonymous, completely non-judgmental listening services, alongside huge amounts of information and resources and their website is a fantastic place for anyone wanting to know more: https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/ There is plenty of advice on how to support others who may be self-harming, as well as self-help resources, guidance and information about support on offer. Our helpline, text, email and webchat services are all manned entirely by volunteers and I am humbled by the absolutely fantastic work they do to be with people in their time of need. I am so grateful to all the individuals who so generously supported Lizzie and I - we both doubled our fundraising targets (we raised £1,000 each!) due to everyone's outstanding generosity. I do have one last ask though - take the time to visit the Self Injury Support website - the more people who are willing and able to talk about self-injury, the less stigmatised it will become and ultimately, the less alone anyone struggling with it may feel. A willingness to sit with people when they are in a dark place is sometimes the most precious gift we can give. 1st Saturday of the Month COFFEE MORNING All being well, we would like to welcome you back to our Coffee Morning on Saturday 3rd July from 10am - 12noon An hour less than before, just for the time being. 19
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