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Finding the “and” in the New Year

On January 12, 2026January 8, 2026 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Family, Self CareLeave a comment

Life is full of both: it is hard and it is full of joy. There are painful accidents and there are also New Year’s Eve cookies and conversations. There are feelings of helplessness and fear and also feelings of gratitude and connection. Life is full of complexity. Life often has an and.

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