Nearly two dozen women gathered for the final Wellness Wednesdays meetup of the year with a seasonally-appropriate goal in mind — to have an open conversation about giving thanks, reflecting and connecting.
Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease. And the real-time healing was on full display as attendees enjoyed games and meaningful conversations, using the time to pause and appreciate the blessings in their lives. Participants shared what they were most thankful for, like an early breast cancer diagnosis that allowed for timely treatment and hope for recovery. Another participant who shared her gratitude for life after surviving a serious car accident that totaled her vehicle. “This year was the hardest year of my life,” said Alexis Harvey, SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic community health worker who runs these monthly support group meetings that help Detroit women connect and grow. “I lost my mom in June, but I still remain thankful for the love and support that I have from family, friends, and my SAY Detroit family.”
It was a beautiful reminder of resilience, community, and the power of gratitude.
Wellness Wednesdays resumes January 21, 2026.
