About Gratitude Buddies

Gratitude Buddies is a platform where “Buddies” - both lifelong and brand new companions - cultivate a supportive mindset together. Over a specific number of days - usually 7 or 30 - Buddies build a bridge to one another through a written gratitude practice.

It’s a space to grow together, by appreciating this one life we’ve been given, and its many gifts - both the ones that come easily and also the ones we struggle for.

Gratitude Buddies was founded by Abigail Somma in April, 2023.

Hi - I’m the founder of Gratitude Buddies, a platform I feel believe in and proud about creating. Although I started my career in international policy, I moved to wellbeing because: mental health is the greatest wealth of all. Struggling with depression and anxiety at various periods, I’ve come to realize that nothing is as important as a healthy brain and peace of mind. I meditate every day and “practicing” gratitude is part of my daily life, though I’ve had to work to get here! Life is still life - it has its ups and downs - but I am a much more peaceful and grateful person than I used to be.

Since 2015, I’ve been offering trainings and workshops in meditation and gratitude. Past clients include Johns Hopkins Medical School, NYC Public Schools, the United Nations and others. I truly hope you and a Buddy will take a Gratitude Journey and let me know how it goes. The goal here is to create a world where peace and wellbeing rule the day. If you haven’t, please sign up for the Gratitude Buddies newsletter or contact us here. (And if you love poetry, please check out mine.)


Our Coaches

Our Designer

Gratitude Buddies has a beautiful aesthetic thanks to our talented designer.

Yara Bou-Antoun is the Creative Advisor to Gratitude Buddies. She is a London-based creative expert, illustrator, designer and art director. With over 15 years of experience, Yara has delivered global marketing campaigns, re-designed digital journeys, and created distinctive design executions for fashion & eCommerce brands.

Gratitude Buddies is supported by a number of amazing Coaches who can offer you presence, motivation and support on your Gratitude Journey. Read more about hiring a coach.