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whatseriesnext · 2025-08-24T21:25:55+00:00

I haven’t spoken to my sister for 5 months. I tried to call today and it went straight to voicemail “welcome to the O2 messaging service, the person you’ve called is unavailable, leave a message” I have a new number (my phone was stolen a few weeks back) so I’m not blocked. She’s also not someone who ever has her phone off. I’ve tried yesterday and today with the same result.

Snorlaxo · 25/08/2025 10:39

Send her a text.
Lots of people set up their phone to send unknown numbers to voicemail.

SnowflakeSmasher86 · 25/08/2025 10:37

I don’t know why you’re being so arsey with people trying to help you. You’ve been told several times the likely reasons - my phone also sends all unknown numbers straight to voicemail. Text her your number so she can add it to your contact details. Sorted.

TickyandTacky · 25/08/2025 10:32

whatseriesnext · 25/08/2025 09:56

Yes of course, you’re such a genius that you understand an entire complex situation of children growing up in care, returning home and ending up back in the care system, dealing with abuse, carrying that trauma into adulthood, watching a loved one decide to destroy themselves because really the only person that could ever help them is themselves - all from just a few sentences written by a complete stranger. Incredible.

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It's more the arsey nature of your replies to other posters and their simple suggestions. You just have that tone and a massive chip on your shoulder.

Hobnobswantshernameback · 25/08/2025 10:30

Not sure what you wanted from this thread
People have offered constructive comments and all you've done is get snippy and ignore the information

GRex · 25/08/2025 10:28

I'm not sure what you feel is to be gained from getting antsy with other posters. Send her a text message, if it's still her number and she wants to talk then she will reply.

Hayley1256 · 25/08/2025 10:02

Could she be on holiday abroad? Mine phone goes straight to VM when I'm away

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whatseriesnext · 25/08/2025 09:56

TickyandTacky · 25/08/2025 08:58

I think we know why the sisters dont speak 😏

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Yes of course, you’re such a genius that you understand an entire complex situation of children growing up in care, returning home and ending up back in the care system, dealing with abuse, carrying that trauma into adulthood, watching a loved one decide to destroy themselves because really the only person that could ever help them is themselves - all from just a few sentences written by a complete stranger. Incredible.

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TickyandTacky · 25/08/2025 08:58

whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:50

😂 and this adds to the thread how?

I’m telling you facts. Why even argue one that’s so irrelevant?

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I think we know why the sisters dont speak 😏

Laura95167 · 25/08/2025 08:57

RockaLock · 25/08/2025 08:46

I completely get not answering unknown numbers, I tend not to do that either.

But not to listen to any voicemail that was then left - that’s a bit odd IMO. Yes, it might be a spam voicemail, in which case you just delete it and block the number - but it could actually be something important, hence the voicemail being left for you!

OP, if you haven’t already done so, I would leave a voicemail and/or send a text message.

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Im just saying I dont listen to then unless I see a missed call from someone I know.

If I miss a call from "parents" and theres a voicemail Id listen.

I can understand why people do but I personally think the same as I do about cold callers at the front door

Hoardasurass · 25/08/2025 08:50

whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:43

I’m even more confused as according to Google it would say “number is no longer in service” there wouldn’t be an active voicemail to route the call to.

I bet she's set her phone up to divert all unknown numbers to voicemail

RockaLock · 25/08/2025 08:46

Laura95167 · 24/08/2025 22:29

Is she not ignoring it because its an unknown number? Id do that and I wouldnt listen to my voice mail either. Id assume it was a scam

I completely get not answering unknown numbers, I tend not to do that either.

But not to listen to any voicemail that was then left - that’s a bit odd IMO. Yes, it might be a spam voicemail, in which case you just delete it and block the number - but it could actually be something important, hence the voicemail being left for you!

OP, if you haven’t already done so, I would leave a voicemail and/or send a text message.

curliegirlie · 24/08/2025 22:59

whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:50

😂 and this adds to the thread how?

I’m telling you facts. Why even argue one that’s so irrelevant?

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I think she was trying to help you by pointing this out. You still could get your old number back if that’s helpful.

In the meantime do text your sister your new number and see what happens. Good luck!

Feenduvetcover · 24/08/2025 22:56

whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:50

😂 and this adds to the thread how?

I’m telling you facts. Why even argue one that’s so irrelevant?

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I’ve explained a few times what might have happened.

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whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:50

malmi · 24/08/2025 22:46

Having your phone stolen doesn’t mean you have to change your number.

😂 and this adds to the thread how?

I’m telling you facts. Why even argue one that’s so irrelevant?

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Sleepeazie · 24/08/2025 22:48

I’ve got unknown numbers blocked. It’d never ring my end, and always go to a missed call. I only reply if a voicemail indicates it’s warranted

CallMeFlo · 24/08/2025 22:48

If shed changed her number it would say the number is no longer in service or something similar. The fact its going to voicemail means its still active.

She might have it on do not disturb or as pp said shes not accepting unknown numbers.

Have you tried WhatsApp or texting

malmi · 24/08/2025 22:46

Having your phone stolen doesn’t mean you have to change your number.

Laura95167 · 24/08/2025 22:46

whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:32

It doesn’t even ring, not even once. Just straight to voicemail.

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That's spam detection at work, my phone does that with potentially suspicious unknown numbers. Either text/WhatsApp her from your new number or reach out on social media or ask a friend or relative to give her your new number.

Feenduvetcover · 24/08/2025 22:44

whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:43

I’m even more confused as according to Google it would say “number is no longer in service” there wouldn’t be an active voicemail to route the call to.

If you’ve changed your number, then to her phone you’re an unknown number because you’re not a contact in her phone.

my phone routes those direct to voicemail.

did you leave a message?

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whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:43

I’m even more confused as according to Google it would say “number is no longer in service” there wouldn’t be an active voicemail to route the call to.

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xanthic · 24/08/2025 22:35

You might not be the only person who had their phone stolen... As you don't speak often, it's possible she didn't think to get in touch to tell you.

Feenduvetcover · 24/08/2025 22:34

whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:32

It doesn’t even ring, not even once. Just straight to voicemail.

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That’s exactly what my phone does with unknown numbers. It’s an iPhone.

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whatseriesnext · 24/08/2025 22:32

Laura95167 · 24/08/2025 22:29

Is she not ignoring it because its an unknown number? Id do that and I wouldnt listen to my voice mail either. Id assume it was a scam

It doesn’t even ring, not even once. Just straight to voicemail.

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steff13 · 24/08/2025 22:31

Did you leave a message?

Feenduvetcover · 24/08/2025 22:30

My phone automatically sends unknown numbers straight to voicemail.

did you leave a message?