Emily Rudge: Gratitude

England Women's captain Emily Rudge writes a special letter to her parents expressing her gratitude for the important part they have played in her success.

You don't often get the chance to say all those things to your mum and dad. It was emotional but I enjoyed writing it and getting all these things down on paper.

The science of gratitude

Further reading

• How gratitude changes your brain
• 31 benefits of gratitude - the utimate science-backed guide
• The benefits of a gratitude journal

This a summary of an article previously published on the RL Cares website.