Love, Still.
Valentine’s Day is next weekend. It’s a day that centers on love, sometimes only a very narrow definition of love. For many people, Valentine’s Day carries reminders of the people we are missing. We know that love doesn’t disappear when someone dies, it becomes different. It shows up in our habits, memories, values, and quiet moments that don’t need an audience. If Valentine’s Day is hard for you, you’re not alone. And if you want a different way to mark it this year, we’re offering a simple, optional project focused on the love that still lives with you.
This Valentine’s week, we invite you to complete this sentence:
“I still love you in the way I ______.”
You can write about a partner, child, parent, sibling, friend, or anyone you love and miss. Say it out loud. Hold it quietly. Share it if you want. Keep it to yourself if you don’t.
Examples:
I still love you in the way I make coffee every morning.
I still love you in the way I cheer for your favorite team.
I still love you in the way I show up for others now.
I still love you in the way I miss you.
There is no right way to do this. Short is enough. Private is enough.
with care
~ Robyn
Robyn Houston-Bean
Founder, The Sun Will Rise Foundation
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THE WEEK AHEAD MEETING CHANGES
Nathan’s Circle Zoom cancelled this month.
Deb Dowd-Foley filing in for Kathryn Peirce at the Worcester group.
UPCOMING TSWR & SADOD ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Just Claying Around Painting Workshop 2/22/26 10:00 am-12:00 pm Bridgewater MA REGISTER HERE! Join The Sun Will Rise Foundation for a relaxed, low-key creative gathering focused on painting ceramic pieces. A selection of ceramics will be available to choose from. All materials are provided. Ages 18+ 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. Registration Required. Questions? Please contact Natalie Patricio: 774-955-7752 jeepgirl474@gmail.com
SADOD’s February Psychoeducational Virtual Workshop Introducing Grief Support 101: How to Show Up for Yourself and for Others Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET. Grief Support 101, offers an introduction to the many ways people experience and navigate grief. Whether you are personally bereaved, work with individuals who are grieving, or simply want to deepen your understanding of loss, this training provides a compassionate foundation. Register at bit.ly/intro-grief-support. 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
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The February 2026 book choice is The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss written by Mary-Frances O’Connor. NEW DATE 2/15/26 Join us via zoom.
HALO INITIATIVES: FAMILY OVERDOSE SUPPORT FUND
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“Please be happy. The sun will rise” ~Nick Bean