Feeling like you have nothing left in the tank? Same. But before you spiral into another “I’m failing at everything” day, pause. This journal isn’t about forced positivity—it’s about noticing what’s quietly saving your life right now. Gratitude isn’t a trend; it’s a survival tool. Especially when you’re knee-deep in motherhood, invisible labor, and the mental math of keeping it all together. This article walks through three surprisingly powerful sources of “enough”—and helps you name your own.

We love to toss around “it takes a village,” but what happens when there is no village? No one to hold the baby while you shower, no friend to text when you’re unraveling in a parking lot. For millions of moms, this is the everyday reality—and it’s slowly breaking them.

This isn’t a personal failing. It’s a societal setup. If you’ve ever whispered “I can’t do this anymore” into the dark, this one’s for you.