Thanksgiving can bring a mix of feelings. Joy, gratitude, heaviness, reflection, and sometimes pressure to feel a certain way. No matter what this day looks like for you, I hope you give yourself permission to slow down and breathe. You have made it through so much this year. You have grown through things you never saw coming. You have healed in places you once avoided. You have shown up for yourself in ways most people will never see. That alone is something to be grateful for.

Today is not about perfection. It is not about the prettiest table or the biggest meal. It is about presence. It is about noticing the small moments. It is about appreciating your own strength and the people who make your world softer and safer. Even if your circle is small. Even if you are still finding your way.

Take a moment to acknowledge the version of you who kept going when life felt heavy. The version of you who prayed, cried, hoped, created, tried, rested, and got back up again. That is the you that deserves love today.

Thanksgiving is a reminder that gratitude can live in the simple things. A quiet morning. A warm meal. A message from someone you care about. A chance to start again.

Wherever you are, and whatever this year has looked like, I am wishing you peace, softness, and a heart that feels just a little lighter today. Happy Thanksgiving.