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February can quietly weigh on us in ways we don't always recognize. The days are still short, the cold lingers, and the post-holiday energy has long faded. As a mental health professional, I see the effects of this month clearly — and I want you to know you're not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)  often peaks in mid-to-late winter, bringing low energy, irritability, and withdrawal from the things we love. Even if you don't meet the clinical threshold, the "winter blue

Whether you observe Lent as a sacred religious practice or simply encounter it as a cultural season, there is something quietly profound in the invitation it extends: to pause, to reflect, and to release. For those of us working in the mental health field — and for anyone on a journey toward greater self-understanding — the rhythms embedded in Lenten practice offer a surprisingly rich parallel to the work of therapeutic growth. This post is not about doctrine. It is about the