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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