The 40 little truths I’m grateful I wrote to myself when I thought I wouldn’t make it.

When I was at my lowest, gratitude felt impossible.
I thought there was nothing left to be thankful for not even myself.

So I started writing to me, as if I was someone worth keeping.
Some days, the words were messy.
Some days, they were the only thing that got me out of bed.

Looking back, I realize… those pages were my gratitude practice.
Not for what I had. but for the fact that I was still here.

Here are a few:

Over time, I collected 40 of these truths.
I turned them into cards I could pull every morning a small, daily reminder that I was still worth showing up for.

They became my ritual. My anchor.
And now… they can be yours too.

💌 The 40-card affirmation deck I made is here: The 40 cards that kept me going

For the days you can’t find a reason.
For the nights you need one.
For the version of you that’s still learning to be grateful you’re here.

Gratitude Entry Submitted August 04, 2025 at 04:21PM by shewhoreturns_
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