14/02/2026
Today can be a tender day for many people.
While Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of love, it can also quietly highlight the absence of someone deeply missed, the ache of grief, or the feeling of being alone. If that is how today feels for you, please know that those feelings are valid and understood.
Love does not end when someone dies or when life changes. It lives on in memories, in the habits we shared, in the songs, the places, and the small moments that still carry meaning.
If today feels heavy, be gentle with yourself. Take the day at your own pace. There is no right or wrong way to feel.
And if you feel you need someone to talk to, there are people who will listen:
Samaritans – 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day)
Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential text support
Cruse Bereavement Support – 0808 808 1677
NHS 111 – for urgent mental health help and advice
You are not alone, even if it sometimes feels that way. Reaching out, even in a small way, can help.
And if you are someone for whom today feels light and happy, perhaps hold a quiet thought for those who may be carrying a heavier heart. Kindness, even in the smallest way, can mean more than we realise.
