By Kim Lengling Say YES to You in the New Year! January has a particular kind of stillness. The holiday glitter has faded, the decorations are tucked away, and suddenly the world feels a little quieter… maybe even a bit too quiet. For many, this time of year brings excitement for fresh beginnings. For others, especially those who live with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or the weight that darkness and winter months carry, January can feel like a steep hill to climb. Wherever your

The Day after Christmas If you’re reading this the day after Christmas, there’s a good chance you’re tired.Not just “I stayed up too late”  tired, but that deep, quiet tired that settles in after weeks of planning, shopping, cooking, hosting, traveling, smiling, remembering, missing, and holding it together. And suddenly… it’s over. The wrapping paper is in a bag. The cookies are mostly gone. The house is quieter. And instead of feeling joyful and refreshed, you might feel fl

Gentle Ways to Hold the Day with Kindness Christmas Day can be beautiful… and let's face it, it can be incredibly hard. If you’re reading this while spending the day alone, know this: you are not broken, forgotten, or doing life wrong. Being on your own doesn’t automatically mean the day has to feel lonely or depressing, but during the Christmas season, emotions have a way of sneaking in anyway. Memories surface and comparisons creep in. The world can feel louder when your sp