To the mothers holding more than anyone else realizes, this is a gentle reminder that your exhaustion is real, your feelings are valid, and your mental health deserves care, too.

What we feel, what we miss, and what we learn to notice over time.

You don't need to get better at reading others. You need to come back to reading yourself.

“I just don’t know how you do it all!”

Understanding matrescence, overwhelm, and the hidden transition into motherhood.

Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that exhaustion equals effort — and effort equals worth. We live in a culture that praises being busy, applauds long hours, and often treats burnout like a badge of honor. The message can feel subtle at first, but over time it becomes loud: If you’re not exhausted, you’re not trying hard enough. But research, and lived experience, tell a very different story. Burnout Is Not a Personal Failure Burnout isn’t caused by laziness, lack o

We're so excited to welcome Marissa Gonzales, MSW, CSW to the New Beginnings Therapy team! Marissa brings a grounded, compassionate presence and a deep belief that nothing is work more than your sanity- -a value that guides everything she does in her work with her clients. Marissa earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Utah State University, along with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She has experience working with children, teens

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