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.
Healing & Growth
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.
Healing & Growth
Fuck forgiveness.
by: Melissa Lee ParentPublished on: 11/12/2025For anyone told to “forgive and let go” while still bleeding, this is a permission slip to feel your feels, accept reality, and focus on forgiving yourself first.
Healing & Growth
