The first month of 2026 is behind us

(A gentle reminder if this month has been hard, plus crisis support information below)

The first month of 2026 is behind us.
If it hasn’t unfolded the way you hoped, please know that’s okay.
New beginnings don’t always arrive on schedule, and life rarely follows a calendar.

Perhaps you’ve been struggling. Perhaps the weight feels heavier than usual. Perhaps you’re simply exhausted from holding it all together.
Whatever you’re carrying right now, it’s valid and you don’t have to carry it alone.

But let’s also acknowledge this: you made it through another week. That matters. Even if it felt messy or hard or like you were barely managing. You’re still here. That takes strength, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

About this image: These rocks along the Victorian coastline have been shaped by countless tides…weathered, textured, anchored.
Some days the water is calm around them.
Other days, the waves crash hard. But they remain. Just like these rocks, you’re navigating your own terrain, one moment at a time. The path isn’t always smooth, but you’re still moving forward.

If you need support:
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7)
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (for young people 5-25)
• Victorian resources: mental health triage 1300 657 259

You’re not walking this path alone.
Every small step forward deserves recognition, and safety always comes first.

Jessica

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