A Softer Start: Taking Care of Ourselves—and Each Other This Year

January can be loud.Full of resolutions, expectations, and pressure to start fresh—before we’ve even had time to catch our breath.In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Maci offers a softer start to the year. One rooted in honesty, rest, and compassion—for ourselves and for each other.We talk about arriving in January already tired, why “new year, new you” doesn’t work for everyone, and how healing, survival, and care don’t follow a calendar. This episode is for helpers, survivors, and anyone who feels like this year has already asked a lot.Instead of resolutions, we explore intentions.Instead of pushing through, we talk about grace.Instead of doing it alone, we sit together.If you’re feeling worn down, overwhelmed, or just human—this one’s for you.🖤 Gentle grounding included🖤 Survivor-centered, trauma-informed conversation🖤 A reminder that you don’t have to carry it all