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If you decide to do one for your spouse and want to share it on Instagram, tag me (I’m @HisMrsHerMr ) and add the hashtag #writtengratitude. Not only will I be doing a giveaway (as a way for me to say thank you for your participation and continued support!) but if I get enough participants I will be sharing some of them here on Babble (with your permission and linking back to your IG of course).

Hopefully it is something you and your spouse can both do, whether it is one time or daily. I truly believe that people behave differently when they feel loved and appreciated by their partner. This isn’t a solution for marital issues (although it may actually help!) but it is definitely a sweet way to express gratitude for the person you’ve chosen to love and cherish for a lifetime.

I am a believer that beauty can emerge from ugly places. I say that because I know. It isn’t just the story of countless men and women who I admire, but it is also a facet of my own story. The most miraculous things have been able to come out of the challenges, heartbreak and loss that have occurred in my own life. It is why I am a proponent in sharing your story. There was a time when I worried what people would say or think. But then my focus shifted. I realized that my challenges have, in a sense, equipped me with increased compassion, a more caring heart and humility. And as a result I desire to help others who have experienced or are experiencing something similar. Whether it is encouraging them or simply reminding them that they are not the only one is how I choose to use my voice. And in doing so, suddenly it felt like all of this had a purpose. I learned and grew in the process, but I was helping others too. And if one person could find strength in my story, then perhaps it was worth it.