❤️🩹"Healing cannot happen in isolation."
You don't need to go through this alone.
Hi everyone! It’s our last newsletter of 2025 :’)
I love the new year as a fresh start, but I don’t always love how much it symbolizes the passing of time (a big source of my anxiety). Life feels like it’s moving so fast right now, but I’ve realized that even that feeling is a gift. I’ve seen, in myself and friends, how certain seasons can make a year feel like the longest ever: grief, job searching, chronic illness, or being stuck in a relationship that isn’t serving you.
Each year around this time, I try to shift my mindset: how lucky are we to get another year? To wake up not just on Jan 1, but every day after that. Of course, this is easy to forget amidst work/life/holiday stress, but the new year is a great time to recalibrate this mindset!
I hope everyone has a fab NYE and starts the new year off doing something YOU want to do. And just a reminder: you don’t have to rebrand your whole life overnight. Real change happens little by little. <3
-Steph
As we reflect on the past year, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for everything we’ve shared together. There’s real power in coming together with other young adults navigating growth, vulnerability, and healing. This community reminds us that we’re never alone and that we grow stronger together, always. Thank you for making Steady Sunday so special.
-Annie
Here’s to the lessons of 2025 and stepping into 2026 with intention and momentum. We’re ready for you, 2026! First stop: DRY JANUARY!
If you’re new, check out our intro to Steady Sunday here.
💻 This Week’s Meetings
Sunday, 12/28 — 10-11 a.m. PT / 1-2 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 12/30 — 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT / 8:30-9:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, 1/1 — 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT / 8:30-9:30 p.m. ET
Meeting links are sent in our Discord chat:
✨ Meeting Notes
This past week, we talked about the quote “healing cannot happen in isolation.” Many of us were taught in childhood, or somewhere along the way, that it’s better to keep things bottled up and that asking for help is a sign of weakness. As we heal, we have to do the hard (but deeply rewarding) work of unlearning these beliefs that have kept us stuck. Leaning on others and asking for support is actually a radical act of self-compassion. It supports our own growth and healing, deepens our relationships with vulnerability, and makes others feel safe to do the same.
Note: This can feel REALLY daunting, especially if you’re not used to reaching out for help. Just start with one small step. Send a text to a trusted friend/parent/coworker, saying something like: “Hey, I’d love to chat about how I’ve been feeling. Can we grab coffee?” Even this tiny act can open the door to connection!
As we continue to reflect on the past year and set intentions for 2026, it’s important to recognize how our pasts prove to us that we are capable of doing hard things. Think about everything *you* made happen this year, especially the moments when the road was rocky and you kept going anyway. That persistence is a testament to your strength and resilience! It can feel scary to think about the future, but when we remember what we’re capable of, our mindset becomes more optimistic and hopeful.
✨ Win of the Week
Z.S. celebrates 3 years sober on 1/1! We are soo stinkin’ proud of you <3
✍️ Journal Prompt
This week, we talked about fear and how writing down our fears can help us face them.
Is there something you’re fearful of next year? Why does it scare you?
Write it down. Seeing it on paper makes it real, and also gives us the space to understand it, work through it, and take the first step toward moving past it. Sometimes, it may even help you realize that your fears aren’t as grounded in reality as they feel :)
That’s all for now! See ya in 2026!!
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Always cheering you on,
-Steph & Annie