What if gratitude wasn’t just about thanking people for what they gave you, but also for what they couldn’t? In this episode, I share the thank-you notes I wrote for 2026… and they aren’t the kind you’d expect. I thanked people for not prioritizing me. For not showing up. For giving the bare minimum. For being exactly who they were. For not having the capacity to be who they told me they were. These thank-you notes weren’t written from bitterness. They were written from clarity. Because sometimes the greatest gift someone gives you is information. Information that frees you from expectations. Information that teaches you where to stop overextending. Information that invites you to choose yourself, without guilt. This conversation explores emotional maturity, radical acceptance, and learning how to release resentment without minimizing your own needs. It’s about using gratitude as a tool for healing, not self-betrayal. I invite you to join me in this practice. Comment your own thank-you note and share the topic of what you’re thanking someone for. If this episode brings up emotions you’re ready to process in a supported space, you can schedule a private appointment here: https://calendly.com/sdjeffreys If you’re ready to begin your healing journey at your own pace, explore the Healing Series workbooks at: https://sdjeffreys.com Sometimes healing begins when we stop waiting for people to be different, and start thanking them for showing us exactly who they are.