The Gratitude Jar

[wackadoodle]

I am so grateful for my agere/little journal! I don't always use it productively for talking about my day😭in fact I mostly just use it for making cute lists and games and keeping track of my "homework". But being little is just so sacred and safe to me, and my journal is such a sacred object where I just get to be free and do my safe baby babbling and doodling! 

Before I lost my journal, I used to kind of see it negatively, as a weakness or something to be ashamed of and I even shamed myself for not using it like an organised, neatly sectioned/divided journal with cutesy daily logs like some I've seen on Pinterest(I thought that I wasn't being little enough, but now that I think back on it, that's definitely not the kind of little I am😭I am a little of ✨chaos✨) 

Now that I've found it, I'm so grateful and relieved. I feel like I really took it for granted and now I know it really helps me. Whenever I use my journal, it's when I'm in a really sensitive mood(my little mood!) and I just get to be so vulnerable in those moments! It's definitely something to protect and cherish and use to its fullest potential! (I have a bad habit of saving things for special occasions and sometimes writing in my little/agere journal also fell into that kind of "hoarding" category😭💔)

In conclusion, I'm just very grateful and happy for my journal❤️I'm happy I found it, I'm happy I made it, I'm happy I came to this realization and I'm happy it found its way back to me❤️because if I'm being honest, the timing could not have been more perfect, and the whimsical part of me thinks this is really how it was meant to be, and that my little journal was just waiting to be found at the right time. 

Sending whoever reads this loads of love, hugs, ladybugs and positivity❤️

Edited Friday at 08:38 PM by wackadoodle

[Little kaiya]

I'm grateful for my Wife, my Daddy and my chosen family. I've been very stressed with work and volunteering and last night I had horrible gender dysphoria. My friends called to check in on me and after the calls my Daddy bundled me up in a onesie and snuggled me close on His chest.

[jenny70]

On 2/23/2025 at 3:03 AM, BabyPoppy said:

I love this idea! 

So I can't sleep and when that happens I write a list of things I'm thankful for to help me relax. It's a flip-it idea to change my thinking.  Hopefully that's ok...

I am thankful for...

- finding rides to work last week and next week while my car is in the shop

- being halfway through my master's program! 3 & 1/2 semesters left!!! (After the last 4 assignments due tomorrow).

- my oldest daughter finding full-time employment 

- finishing my winter assessments before the weekend

- time to color today 🥳

- my paci and bottle and diapers and onesies to be little baby me

- the opportunity to sing at church in the morning 

- the ok to use my new exercise bike finally after breaking my foot in November!!! (As soon as I get it put together)

- all my stuffies in my bed to snuggle

I think I'm ready to rest!  So I'm thankful for bedtime! Good night!

 

You inspired me with everything you are thankful for. Most people(me) don't realize how much they have to be thankful for!

[jenny70]

I am thankful/grateful to have a job, money and food and a place to lay my head at night, my family who always supports me. I am thankful I have a life to live!

[Lil_K47]

i've been so focused lately on so many different things that have been stressing me out.

So this morning I am thankful that I saw this thread to take a minute to remind myself that I have so very many things to be thankful for in my life right now! Even though the last few months have been incredibly challenging

i am  truly thankful for the support of family, friends, coworkers, and the kindness and support of new friends met here!

I've had a lot of medical issues here lately so I'm gonna be thankful for the doctors who are trying to figure out what my symptoms mean, the nurses who've been kind enough to answer all my messages, and to work me in for appointments, all of my colleagues and supervisors for their support and understanding and giving me time off, and helping me get referrals quicker!

I feel like I've wined a lot lately about the cost of testing, appointments, and equipment and supplies. But I am truly thankful that I have insurance because without that and my dad's help there's no way I would be able to afford any of the things that I need right now!

Even though I am constantly tripping over my own 2 feet, and my right leg feels like it's gonna give out and drop me, im thankful right now that I'm still able to walk, and work, and take care of myself! 

i've been stressing over the ridiculously high emergency vet bill, but I'm gonna be thankful that that office and Service exists, and  they took care of us when we needed it, and I'm thankful Sandy is making a full recovery! I'm thankful I had credit good enough to set up a payment plan so I didn't have to put it all in my credit card at once! 

I'm truly thankful for the new and building friendship of my Neighbor. We really just started getting close in June when I asked her if she would house and pet sit for me, because since then she has really become my rock and go to person! Even though she has her own mental health issues and problems going on in her own life she has never been too busy to give me mental, emotional, and very often tangible support and encouragement. Since I've met her not only does she keep an eye on me and the dogs, she has installed air-conditioning unit units in my windows for me, helped me put together a cabinet, and has really just been there every single time I've had a meltdown and needed a hug and literally a shoulder to wet with my tears! The most recent time being the other morning, I'm so thankful I was able to just walk across the street and into her house, and climb in bed with her! lol ( her husband who i really cant stand,  just loved that by the way, 🤣🤣🤣) he thinks we're a bunch of nuts, but he's been kind enough to just roll with it! Because he also let me kidnap her for the afternoon so we could have a girls day! 

so yeah,  I realized I could keep going on and on, but I'll end with that ! lots and lots to be thankful for!!

[jenny70]

31 minutes ago, Lil_K47 said:

i've been so focused lately on so many different things that have been stressing me out.

So this morning I am thankful that I saw this thread to take a minute to remind myself that I have so very many things to be thankful for in my life right now! Even though the last few months have been incredibly challenging

i am  truly thankful for the support of family, friends, coworkers, and the kindness and support of new friends met here!

I've had a lot of medical issues here lately so I'm gonna be thankful for the doctors who are trying to figure out what my symptoms mean, the nurses who've been kind enough to answer all my messages, and to work me in for appointments, all of my colleagues and supervisors for their support and understanding and giving me time off, and helping me get referrals quicker!

I feel like I've wined a lot lately about the cost of testing, appointments, and equipment and supplies. But I am truly thankful that I have insurance because without that and my dad's help there's no way I would be able to afford any of the things that I need right now!

Even though I am constantly tripping over my own 2 feet, and my right leg feels like it's gonna give out and drop me, im thankful right now that I'm still able to walk, and work, and take care of myself! 

i've been stressing over the ridiculously high emergency vet bill, but I'm gonna be thankful that that office and Service exists, and  they took care of us when we needed it, and I'm thankful Sandy is making a full recovery! I'm thankful I had credit good enough to set up a payment plan so I didn't have to put it all in my credit card at once! 

I'm truly thankful for the new and building friendship of my Neighbor. We really just started getting close in June when I asked her if she would house and pet sit for me, because since then she has really become my rock and go to person! Even though she has her own mental health issues and problems going on in her own life she has never been too busy to give me mental, emotional, and very often tangible support and encouragement. Since I've met her not only does she keep an eye on me and the dogs, she has installed air-conditioning unit units in my windows for me, helped me put together a cabinet, and has really just been there every single time I've had a meltdown and needed a hug and literally a shoulder to wet with my tears! The most recent time being the other morning, I'm so thankful I was able to just walk across the street and into her house, and climb in bed with her! lol ( her husband who i really cant stand,  just loved that by the way, 🤣🤣🤣) he thinks we're a bunch of nuts, but he's been kind enough to just roll with it! Because he also let me kidnap her for the afternoon so we could have a girls day! 

so yeah,  I realized I could keep going on and on, but I'll end with that ! lots and lots to be thankful for!!

You found a kindred spirit, I am glad you have a rock and a friend. Most neighbors don't even say hi to each other. I am sorry about the health issues, and yes it can get daunting. I also have health issues with my back and feet and shoulder, but my family is a big help. Hang in there and it will get better. 

[BabyPoppy]

I am grateful for routine! I never thought I would say that! 😆The last 2 weeks my work schedule has been crazy with preparing for back to school and I keep forgetting to eat, drink water, take my breaks, and leave on time.... 🤦‍♀️🫣 I am so thankful preschool starts on Tuesday and I can get back to my regular routine! Consistent daily routine is the best thing for me to be healthy! 

[CupcakeSparklies]

I am greatful for my Daddy.

I am greatful for my job, my new house, the health of me and my kids, my dogs.

I am greatful of being able to do the things I love. 

 

[SweetLittleDreamer]

I’m grateful for this form and everyone it’s brought into my life in someway or another. 
I’m grateful for it giving me a space to learn about myself and grow both in my little space and as a person as a whole. 
I am grateful for my Sissy and how she is always there no matter what and always helps me when I need it no matter how big or small. I’m grateful for getting to be silly with her and colour with her and all the stories. 
I’m grateful for the handful of friends I have on here who play games with me and talk to me. 

[MissAnna]

18 hours ago, SweetLittleDreamer said:

I’m grateful for this form and everyone it’s brought into my life in someway or another. 
I’m grateful for it giving me a space to learn about myself and grow both in my little space and as a person as a whole. 
I am grateful for my Sissy and how she is always there no matter what and always helps me when I need it no matter how big or small. I’m grateful for getting to be silly with her and colour with her and all the stories. 
I’m grateful for the handful of friends I have on here who play games with me and talk to me. 

I'm grateful for you too

[MissAnna]

I'm grateful for all of you amazing people on here, I'm grateful for the beautiful days I have and the beautiful days ahead of me. I'm even grateful for the bad days ahead of me. I'm grateful for @-Soul- who had helped keep me calm when life is falling apart. I'm grateful to all of you who have cheered me on as I run this race. And I'm grateful for my vacation ❤️ 

[NickyMoon]

I am grateful for my family and the few people that I can actually call friends for always supporting me even if they don't always understand me. I'm thankful for the budding relationship with Daddy and how well it is going. I'm grateful for my health; even though it isn't where I want it to be, I am still able to do the things I want to do and live my life. And I am grateful for this forum and all of you wonderful people. I don't post on here a lot because my brain tells me mean things like "no one cares" and "you will just be a burden" but sometimes just coming on here and reading the random conversations and being able to know that there are people out there makes my day so much better. Y'all are the bestest 🫶

[Jess321]

I'm grateful I ran across this thread. I've been going through it the past year and stuck in my head a lot. I used to be the friend that would point out the good and I would like to get back there.

I'm grateful for this forum and all the time and effort the mods put in and the thoughtful posts everyone on here take time to contribute.

I'm grateful for the friends I've made here.