29/04/2026
Gratitude is powerful… but it can also be misused!
In a session today with a pregnant client, we explored something that really resonated with both of us: gratitude gaslighting.
Gratitude gaslighting is when someone (including yourself) uses gratitude to dismiss or override real, valid emotions.
It sounds like:
“You should just be grateful.”
“At least everything is okay.”
“Other people have it worse.”
And while it might seem supportive on the surface, it can actually shut down honesty and create guilt for feeling anything other than “positive.”
The truth is — two things can exist at once.
You can feel grateful for your pregnancy and overwhelmed by it.
You can feel joy and fear.
You can appreciate your life and still struggle.
As a mindfulness teacher, this is something I see often — the pressure to bypass discomfort instead of gently turning toward it.
Real mindfulness isn’t about forcing positivity.
It’s about making space for what’s actually here, without judgment.
If this resonates with you, and you’re wanting support to navigate your thoughts and emotions more honestly, I offer 1:1 sessions where we explore this together in a safe, compassionate space 🤍
Your experience deserves to be heard — not edited.
Feel free to message me to find out more.
