Winter is not a "Fresh Start"
by: Melissa Lee ParentPublished on: 10/02/2026January isn’t a fresh start...it’s winter. This piece unpacks why “new year, new me” is often misaligned, exhausting, and how slowing down can be the most regulated choice.
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Holiday Ish and Just Surviving Still Counts
by: Melissa Lee ParentPublished on: 31/12/2025Sick of New Year pressure and highlight reels? New Year reflection on grief, loneliness, social media comparison, and choosing intentions instead of resolutions—written for those still catching their breath.
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Treeballs, Tinsel, and Trying to Find Joy
by: Melissa Lee ParentPublished on: 17/12/2025The holidays can be magical and painful as hell. This blog breaks down a trauma-friendly Joy Practice to help you reconnect to micro-moments of warmth, presence, and emotional safety.
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Boundaries Aren’t Bitchy — They’re Self-Respect
by: Melissa Lee ParentPublished on: 11/12/2025If you’ve been called selfish, dramatic, or “too much” for having boundaries, this is for you. A blunt breakdown of why boundaries aren’t mean—they’re self-love in action.
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