Acts of Love

A Valentine’s pledge to care for yourself

Living with chronic pain takes effort every day. This Valentine’s Day, Chronic Pain Ireland invites you to choose one small act of love for yourself.

Acts of Love is about self-compassion and recognising that rest, boundaries, and support are not indulgent, but essential for living well with chronic pain.

Make a €5 pledge to yourself and carry out your chosen act of care during the month of February. Your donation helps to support and deliver Chronic Pain Ireland’s education, support, and advocacy work.

Choose your
act of love

• Chill without earning it
  I don’t need a reason to rest.
• Let go of perfect
  I release the pressure to perform.
• Say no without guilt
  I’m going to protect my energy.
• Stop when I need to
  I don’t owe anyone my burnout.
• Be my own best friend
  I’ll speak to myself with care.
• Ask for help without shame
  I deserve support.
• Meet my favourite human
  I’m going to spend time with someone who makes me laugh
• Choose my own act of self-love
  I trust myself to know what feels right

Why Acts of Love?

Living well with chronic pain involves more than medication alone. Research shows that self-kindness, understanding limits, and reducing stress responses all play an important role. Acts of Love encourages a kinder, more informed way of thinking about pain — for ourselves and for others.  To read our full press release click here

Thank you for supporting people with chronic pain across Ireland.