Introducing International Heartbreak Recovery Day: A Global Movement for Healing, Growth, and Renewal. Romantic heartbreak is a universal experience—profound, deeply personal, and often life-altering. Yet, it often exists in the shadows of our culture, overshadowed by the celebration of love and romance—especially on Valentine’s Day. This year, we’re changing that narrative with the launch of International Heartbreak Recovery Day (HRD), a globally recognized initiative taking place on February 18th.

Valentine’s Day can feel like salt in a wound when you’re heartbroken. In this piece, I reflect on my first Valentine’s Day after my engagement ended—an unexpectedly bittersweet turning point in my healing journey. If you're having a blue Valentine's, this story is a reminder that you’re not alone.