What is "The Circle"?
The Circle is an interactive Forum that we have come to
lovingly call The Circle. This Forum is dedicated to those who have lost a loved one
to suicide and offers a safe place to share and discuss the feelings associated with
such a loss. Read Carol's Vision of The Circle.
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Why is there a fee for the registered area of the site?
The fee covers costs to keep this site up and running. It covers hosting costs,
site maintenance and costs for interactive scripts that make the site priceless to it's users.
There is no fee for the first 14 days which affords new members to find out if the
registered area of the site would be beneficial to them.
The registered area allows users to interact with other
survivors on a more personal level, which requires the creation and purchase of scripts
and software that allow for this invaluable interaction. It should also be noted that there
is a great deal of useful and helpful information on this site available to visitors that
requires no fee.
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What does the registered area of the site offer?
The registered area of the SOS site offers an interactive Forum that we have come to lovingly call
The Circle. This Forum is dedicated to those who have lost a loved one to suicide and
offers a safe place to share and discuss the feelings associated with such a loss.
The registered area also offers members an area called Healing Hearts in which members
in all stages of their grief offer support, consolation and encouragement to other members.
All registered users have the opportunity to create an online memorial dedicated
to their lost loved one in which family members and friends can visit online. There is also
a Chat Room available in the Members area, a Poetry Board, and a special place to
share Our Stories.
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Is the Survivors of Suicide web site associated with a specific group or organization?
No. The Survivors of Suicide web site was created by a suicide survivor, is an independently
owned and operated web site and is in no way associated with any specific group,
organization or religious affiliation other than the group of survivors who call this site
their own.
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My counselor/therapist referred me to this site, does this site offer mental health counseling?
No. This site offers no professional counseling nor is it associated with any mental health
organization. The SOS web site is simply put, survivors helping and supporting other survivors.
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How long do most survivors feel the need to participate on the SOS web site?
That is a totally independent and personal choice. We have survivors who have lost their loved
one last month and others who have been on the site since it's conception in 1998. Those who
participate on this web site choose to continue participation for many reasons.
Some for consolation, others to offer consolation and most because they find great
comfort and understanding in this special place.
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I originally chose to pay by check but now want to use my credit card?
If you originally chose to pay by check, and would now like to use your credit card to
pay your fee, you can do so by clicking this link. Your "free" days left will
simply be added to your one year membership. You can only use this method if
you already have an account and your account has not yet expired!
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