By Dru Ahlborg, Bullying Recovery Resource Center
Gratitude is more than a seasonal sentiment – it’s a powerful force for connection, empathy, and emotional well-being. Research shows that practicing gratitude helps build the very qualities that discourage bullying, and at BRRC, we witness this firsthand. As we continue to support targets of bullying and their families, this month we’re pausing to reflect on what we are grateful for within our community.
Our Families
First and foremost, we are grateful for the families we serve. It takes courage for a parent to reach out in a moment of fear or confusion, and even more courage for a target to share their experience. These families continually inspire us with their strength, vulnerability, and determination to seek safety and healing. Their stories ground our mission and remind us that no one should walk this journey alone.
Community Partners
We’re also grateful for the many partners who stand beside us. These community partners include: mental health professionals offering compassionate care, parent organizations seeking greater ways to care for their children and community organizations working together to ensure every child is protected and supported. Collaboration is central to our mission, and these partnerships make meaningful change possible.
Donors, Sponsors, Supporters, Board Members and Volunteers
Our heartfelt gratitude extends to our donors and supporters whose generosity sustains our work and drives our mission. Whether through Colorado Gives Day, the BELONG Gala, the Take a Swing at Bullying Topgolf event, or ongoing contributions, every gift directly impacts the families we serve. We also recognize our dedicated board members and volunteers, who lend their leadership, time, passion and heart to BRRC’s mission in countless ways.
Finally, we are grateful for the moments of progress we see each day. We witness families finding paths forward, schools adopting improved processes, and communities rallying around kindness and accountability. These victories, small or large, strengthen our hope and affirm that change is both real and reachable.
As we move into this season of reflection, we invite you to join us in noticing and celebrating the good around us. Gratitude has the power to bring people closer, strengthen families, and create safer spaces for children. From all of us at BRRC, thank you for being part of this work. We are truly grateful for you.
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie
