Our Young Adult (ages 18-35) Grievers Need Support Too!
Grief as a young adult can be especially hard. It can feel like everyone else is moving forward while your world has changed in ways they can’t see. Friends might not understand and milestones can feel out of reach. It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one carrying this kind of grief. But you’re not. Whether you’re balancing school, work, family or just trying to get through the day, your grief deserves space and community.
Join us at the end of the month for a casual dinner of Raising Cane’s in Medford, MA, followed by our Young Adult Peer Grief Support Group. Come meet some new people, share a meal, connect and find support in a community that gets it. All are welcome. And don’t forget, we have a virtual option too! The Virtual Young Adult group meets this Thursday at 6:30 pm ET via zoom! See the calendar below for the zoom link.
Read more: Tips for Young Adults Who Are Grieving
~ Robyn
Robyn Houston-Bean
Founder, The Sun Will Rise Foundation
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NEW MEETING ALERT! New daytime hybrid meeting in Weymouth MA starting this week!
Kingston MA not meeting at Plymouth County Outreach Office this month.
HERE’S SOME OF WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK AT TSWR!
Tabling at the Shatterproof Walk in Boston!
As a thank you to our outstanding and hardworking event committee, we came together at Third Space Kitchen to make a delicious meal together and then enjoy the creation! Watch our tiktok video about it!
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UPCOMING TSWR & SADOD ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
CALL THEIR NAME HIKE/WALK Saturday 10/11/25 10:00 am Middlesex Fells Reservation Stoneham MA Please join us for our annual autumn walk! We will stop along the way to “Call Their Name” as a way to carry our person with us on this hike/walk. Everyone is welcome…friends, family, kids as well as dogs on leashes. REGISTER HERE so we know how people to expect!
Details about this excursion follow:
1. Directions for parking: Rte 28 Upper or Lower Sheepfold Parking Lot Stoneham MA. Meet at the directory signpost that says “Welcome to Sheepfold” located at the Upper Sheepfold parking lot.
2. Clothing: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the weather.
3. We will provide water bottles and snack bars.
4. We will walk at a leisurely pace to be considerate of all the people in our group so we can stay together.
We hope you can join us. Contact Judy judyannkelly@gmail.com 781-264-0557 if you have any questions or concerns. Rain date will be on Sunday October 12, 2025.
New Event! Join us for a Casual Community Meal before our Young Adult (ages 18-35) Peer Grief Support Group in Medford MA Sunday 10/26/25 5:00-6:00pm! REGISTER HERE! We’ll be gathering outside the meeting space and enjoying some Raising Cane’s! It will be great share a meal, connect and spend time together before the meeting. While this dinner is hosted by our Young Adult Group, everyone is welcome whether you’re part of that group or just want to join for some good food and community. Do you know a young adult who could use some grief support? Bring them to this low pressure event! No need to bring anything but yourself and your appetite. Just let us know you are attending, so we can plan ahead! Come for the chicken, stay for the company & support! Questions? Email Leslie@thesunwillrise.org
SADOD’s OCTOBER PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP- COMFORTING OTHERS WITH VAL WALKER: WHAT TO SAY & DO. Tuesday October 28, 2025 6:30 pm ET. When comforting others in grief, knowing what to say or do can be tough. This workshop will discuss compassionate ways to support those facing loss. Practical tips and real-life examples await! This workshop will take place virtually on Zoom. Learn more and register at bit.ly/comforting-others-workshop. Please note this workshop has a $10 fee for individuals outside of Massachusetts. Massachusetts residents may attend this workshop for free due to funding from MA-BSAS by using promo code MASS at the time of registration. If cost is an issue, please contact Laura@sadod.org
New event! HEALING THROUGH LAUGHTER, PLAY & GAMES Saturday 11/1/25 10am-5pm. Weymouth MA. Register Required. Our storytelling virtual workshop was such a hit that we brought award winning Meghann Perry back for a full day in-person event! Our bodies, hearts and voices hold and carry so much for ourselves and for others. Spend the day with others in our grieving community. There will be time to play, relax, connect with self and others. We’ll be using theater improv and storytelling exercises but don’t worry - you won’t be on the spot! The Embodied Storytelling method is a gentle, easy, no-pressure series of group exercises. Tap into your inner healer through an essential part of human nature - play - to relax, connect with self and others through joy, and release tension and weight. REGISTER HERE Cost: FREE but requires a $20 per person deposit that you will receive back at the event. If you sign up and do not attend the event without giving us 10 days notice, the deposit is not refundable. We do this to be able to continue to offer events at no cost to you. Thanks for your understanding. Please don’t let the deposit be a barrier—if cost is an issue, just let us know. We’re committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you have any accessibility needs (physical or otherwise), please reach out. We want to ensure everyone feels welcome and supported. Questions? Email robyn@thesunwillrise.org
ANNOUNCING OUR BRAND NEW VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB!
Please join us on Sunday 11/9/25. First book to read is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
FOCUS GROUP FOR WORCESTER MA AREA
To learn about your work and your perspectives about Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs), Dr. Jeffrey Steen of Simmon’s University is inviting service providers (such as case managers, social workers, medical professionals, outreach workers, etc) and peers (recovery coaches, peer specialists, etc) in Worcester MA area to take part in a focus group. If you would like to share your experience & perspective please complete this availability form. To learn more about the study, feel free to reach out to Cal Brantley at cal.brantley@simmons.edu.
HALO INITIATIVES: FAMILY OVERDOSE SUPPORT FUND
Boston Residents! If you are a BOSTON resident who has experienced the death of a family member to overdose within the last 2 years, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 in financial support. Apply here.
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