When we think about grief, we often think about emotions like sadness, anger, guilt, longing, or loneliness. But grief is not just emotional. It can live in the body, too. Grief can feel like exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. A heaviness in the chest. Tightness in the throat. Brain fog. Headaches. Trouble sleeping. An upset stomach. A clenched jaw. Aching shoulders. Restlessness. Numbness. Sometimes it feels like your body is carrying something your words cannot fully explain. Many people are surprised by the physical ways grief shows up. This side of grief can feel unexpected, and sometimes isolating. But it is very common. What physical symptoms have you been experiencing?
Watch Megan Devine talk about this topic: It’s not just in your head, Grief is in our body too.
~ Robyn
Robyn Houston-Bean
Founder, The Sun Will Rise Foundation
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BROCKTON MA regular group open to anyone 18+ is now meeting the 1st Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm going forward.
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HERE’S SOME OF WHAT HAPPENED RECENTLY AT TSWR
A fantastic morning learning a new skill and practicing self-care together. Our cardinal wool felting class at The Felted Bee gave everyone space to create, connect and bring home their own cardinal. I think I have a new hobby! A virtual workshop will definitely be on the books soon so no matter where you are, you can give it a try!
The Taunton MA Community Meal was a wonderful success! Spreading the word about the free support services in the Community! Big thanks to Gary & Tracy Carter & the Elks Drug Awareness Program for donating the pair of children’s bike’s for the raffle! And Marci McDonough for knitting up another blanket! Next up The Gloucester MA Community Meal this Thursday! Stop bye and say hi, meet the resources in this area and grab a bite to eat!
Some of the Quincy MA group members got together for an evening supporting Kevin & Elaine Moore in remembrance of their son Kevin.
UPCOMING TSWR & SADOD ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Community Hub Info Session Tuesday 6/2/26 6:00-7:00 pm ET Zoom LInk Learn more about Mosaic’s Community Hub. This platform was born from a desire for a dynamic, online, knowledge-sharing platform to help people in the field find and post opportunities for funding, jobs, upcoming events, publications, and information about current and promising interventions, services, and programs. Membership in Mosaic’s Community Hub is free and available to individuals, organizations, municipalities, and state agencies across Massachusetts.
Community Meal Thursday, June, 4 2026 4:30-6:00 PM CORE Peer Recovery & Resource Center Gloucester MA Join us for a Community Meal to meet the people behind the free services and support available in Gloucester MA & the surrounding communities. Give-aways - Literature - Dinner - Community - Care - Free Services - Support - Raffles All ages welcome. Registration appreciated but not required (we’d like to prepare for the meal.)
If you are a local community organization offering free services for those in or seeking recovery and/or grieving the death of someone they care about to a substance use related death, please join and bring your literature to share.
New event! Call Their Name Hike Saturday June 13, 2026 10:30 am-12:00 pm Milton MA Annual Spring Hike at Blue Hills Reservation. Come spend the day with us in nature as we hike the beautiful trails of Blue Hills Reservation together. The pace will be relaxed and welcoming, with plenty of space to walk beside others, chat, reflect or simply take in the woods quietly at your own pace.Along the way to the top of the hill, we’ll pause at three special spots for our Calling Their Names ritual, a meaningful time to speak the names of the people we carry with us and honor their presence together. Many people find this day grounding and healing. Being outdoors, moving our bodies and sharing space with others who understand can offer relief, connection and comfort. Whether this is your first hike with us or a tradition you return to each year, you are welcome. Dogs family & friends welcome! DETAILS Rain date will be on Sunday June 14, 2026. Questions? Text Cindy at 508-269-8428 or email cinkap56@gmail.com REGISTER HERE
New event! Cape Cod Canal Cruise Sunday July 12, 2026 6:30-8:30 pm Onset MA Join us on a two-hour trip cruising two-thirds of the length of the Cape Cod Canal to the Herring Run and back. This Hy-Line Cruise features live commentary about the fascinating history and points of interest along the canal. All ages welcome. Bring your friends & family! We chartered the whole boat! 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? Contact Judy Kelly. judyannkelly@gmail.com 781-264-0557 REGISTER HERE!
Renew, Refresh, Reset Grief Retreat for Bereaved Parents Date: June 26-28 2026 or August 14-16 2026 SOLD OUT. Response was well beyond capacity. Deposits for those who have a spot are due 06/01/26. Questions about the retreat? Contact Cheryl Juaire Cherju4339@aol.com
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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