Grateful I finally learned to thank myself too via /r/gratitude

For the longest time, I thought gratitude had to be directed outward, to people, circumstances and luck. But recently, I’ve started to feel genuine gratitude toward myself too. For showing up. For trying. For not giving up when it would’ve been easier to.

I’m grateful that I’ve begun treating myself with the same kindness I show others. I’m not perfect, but I’m growing. And I’ve learned to be thankful for that growth, no matter how slow.

Today, I’m grateful for the quiet resilience I didn’t even realize I had. And for the peace that comes from no longer being at war with myself.

If you’ve been through something similar, take a second to thank yourself too. You’ve earned it.