A Thread of Gratitude
Who or what are you grateful for today?
Today is Thanksgiving here in the United States.
It’s been a difficult month in many ways, but one of the bright spots for me has been reflection on what’s most important in my life and on my own values, even here on Substack and in my wider presence on social media and the internet in general.
I’ve thought a lot about how grateful I am for our community of midlife women — and other women on Substack who are writing about this stage of life and its possibilities, challenges, and uniqueness.
I’d love to hear about who and what you are grateful for today. Are there other writers who have inspired and encouraged you? Are there publications that have helped you during difficult times? A writer who reached out when you needed it most? Please tell us about them in the comments.
Over at Midstory Magazine, starting on Monday, we’ll be hosting a two-week writing challenge called Micro-dosing Joy. Every day we’ll be writing about small moments of joy and hope in our lives. Learn more and find out how to participate HERE.
I am grateful to myself today. I set boundaries and stuck to them, which has historically been difficult for me, and I am relaxing at home with my cats instead of beating down anxiety to get in the car and do the holiday thing. I am also grateful for the community I've found here on Substack - sure there's been a bunch of trolls lately, but for the most part everyone has been supportive and lovely.
I'm very grateful for my blended family, with our three grown kids and their partners wanting to spend holidays with us. For the stability and love my husband brings to my life after so much turmoil. That in our small house we can move things around enough to host our family today