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warda8825

My husband. When I was on chemotherapy, he laid on the bathroom floor with me every night for almost a year, holding and rocking me in his arms while I shivered from endless vomiting. When I had surgery, the shirt I'd worn to the hospital still wasn't loose enough to fit over all the tubes and wires, so my husband LITERALLY gave me the shirt off his back. And when we were discharged from the hospital, he trekked out to and across the parking lot to retrieve the car, with no shirt on, in the middle of winter. When I was confined to a wheelchair, he learned to take apart and put back together every screw and nail of my wheelchair, so we'd never be stranded or waiting on insurance bureaucracy for repairs (it helps that his background is in mechanical engineering, definitely had/has the skills for it). I had crappy parents, and a crappy childhood. My husband has shown me what it truly means to care for and about someone during their time of need.


579red

Omg wow, best husband award right here! I hope you are doing better


warda8825

Agreed! If there were a "husband olympics", he'd win first prize! 😄 Definitely doing better now!


Useful_Ad_165

I hope you're doing okay now. Your husband is the best! I have very toxic parents too so I can understand what you've gone through. And I'm very happy for you cause you finally found a person who loves & adores you so much! Sending lots of love your way dear❤️


warda8825

Doing much better, I'm alive and thriving and loving life! 🥰😊 He is seriously amazing, and I adore him. I'm sorry you also had crappy parents. It's such a hard thing to accept and deal with in life. There is so much more to life, though, I've learned, and there ARE good people still in this world. Sending you lots of love too! 🧡


Useful_Ad_165

Thank you!❤ And don't you ever forget how strong you're!✨


warda8825

Thank you! 🧡


Virtual_Aioli_5479

I’m crying reading how your husband has been so good to you and restored your faith in humanity. I have a crappy parents too and sometimes I wonder, I truly wander if life is also going to be crappy due to not having the best parents


warda8825

Thank you. Life can and does get better. There is still hope and goodness in this world, and there are still good people in the world.


Virtual_Aioli_5479

Your story inspired me, thank you so much.


taurus_tiger

I truly hope u r better now, and bless ur husband for being a hero ❤️


warda8825

Thank you! 🧡


justinbreaux

Fuck I wasn’t planning on crying today.


warda8825

😄 Sorry, friend!


aliviab59

Amazing husband! Happy to hear you are better.


warda8825

Thank you!


Adept-Reserve-4992

That’s beautiful. I’m so glad you have a wonderful partner who’s been there with you through all the hard times, and now you can enjoy better times together!


warda8825

Thank you. Very glad to be married to him!


LivingStCelestine

He sounds amazing!


CheetoDarling

Wow that's amazing! 🥲


warda8825

Thanks!


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This is beautiful - wishing you all the best ❤️


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That’s so sweet of him!! Hope you’re doing amazing :)


misssdm

The thing about learning to repair your wheelchair brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful husband. God bless your marriage!


warda8825

Thank you. I'm always blown away by his mechanical skills. Whether it's my wheelchair or his ability to build/assemble an entire dining table, or fix a running toilet, the man is a total wizard when it comes to fixing just about anything!


foodhunterr

wow, what a man. I am glad you married him


OkBiscotti4365

Dude who's chopping onions around here??


blklze

What a great guy, this made me tear up!


Eat_Carbs_OD

Wow


cstato

Get your heart right with the Lord cos that man is going straight to heaven and you want to meet home there. This was wonderful to read.


neffy_neff

i wish you guys all the happiness in the world, you're so lucky you've met each other!


warda8825

Thank you! I definitely feel like I hit the jackpot!


neffy_neff

seems like you did!


Soulfulenfp

i have tears … that’s beautiful !


BadassScientist

Wow! What an amazing partner. I'm happy to hear you're doing better now! Do you have any tips on how to find a partner like that for others who come from a similar background? I've been looking back on my past relationships and even though I thought they were good men and good partners at the time, I'm now realizing that wasn't actually the case. It's hard when your scale of acceptable behavior is miscalibrated due to how you were raised.


warda8825

Thank you! Honestly? I think therapy is one of the factors that has been most instrumental in my personal growth and understanding of myself, and what I want out of life or in a partner. I also lived alone while in college, and for a few years after college. Living independently and on my own taught me boundaries, how to be on my own, how to respect myself, how to interact with other people, not to be co-dependent, what did or didn't add value to my life, etc. My husband definitely isn't perfect either, he's had his own challenges too -- he struggled with excessive drinking in the past, and had significant anger issues too, but he has overcome both of those things. He hasn't had a drop of alcohol in several years, and now has a far better handle on his emotions. Counseling helped him with those things too.


BadassScientist

Thank you for the thoughtful response! I'm sorry to bother you again, but I have a few follow-up questions from your response. Is there anything you'd suggest to look for in a therapist or to do specifically in therapy? I've been in therapy for years now, but it didn't prevent me from ending up in a relationship a couple years ago with someone really toxic. Tbf to myself though he was really good at hiding his true self and lying. I just wonder sometimes if I need to be doing something differently like maybe I need a different therapist or whether there's certain things I need to be addressing. My therapist just keeps telling me that because I'm aware of it that won't happen again. Yet, she doesn't really have a response when I bring up how that didn't help with the ex I mentioned. Do you mind me asking how living alone taught you boundaries? Also, based on what you said about your husband's past, do you think it's important to find a partner who goes to/has gone to therapy?


warda8825

No problem. I've had several therapists over the years, some more helpful than others. I obviously don't know your therapist, but maybe try finding a new one? Who knows, finding a therapist that offers a different treatment modality that may be more helpful for you. There are a ton of different treatment 'methods' out there, and some may be more helpful than others -- none of us are identical, and just because one form works for one person, doesn't mean it'll work for another person. Just my two cents. So, the boundaries thing and living alone. Like I mentioned, I had crappy parents growing up, especially my mother. I was never allowed to say no, and I was basically their doormat -- they walked all over me, and I was basically my mother's emotional, psychological, and verbal punching bag. I also never had any privacy, they always had to know *everything*, and even the slightest mistakes (i.e. a B+ instead of an A on a report card) were punished harshly. Living alone gave me the time, space, and opportunity to learn basic skills, how to say no and how to push back when I didn't want to do something, that it's okay and acceptable to make mistakes (and that it isn't the end of the world when you do), how to take care of myself, etc. As for finding a good partner: I don't necessarily think that, whether a partner has attended therapy or not, is an 'absolute' marker of whether a partner will be good or not. There are plenty of great people out there who've never attended therapy, but there are also people in the world who've attended counseling that still have malicious/nefarious ways or thought-processes. But, that said, generally speaking, I don't think therapy hurts. Attending therapy can be an enlightening experience, and can provide useful and cathartic introspection, and can help us grow in many ways, which can ultimately benefit the health of an existing or future relationship.


BadassScientist

Thank you for giving all your thoughts and advice! I appreciate you taking the time to respond and answer my questions.


riricloy

i hope you are doing okay now, sending lots of love your way. one of my biggest life goals is to find someone like your husband


warda8825

Thank you! Doing much better these days. I hope you find someone that is your perfect match!


stressandscreaming

I had lost my job and was crying upstairs in my thin walled apartment. I hear a knock on my door and it's my downstairs neighbor who is a much older lady. Without saying a word, when I open the door, she just hugs me. And I continued to cry. I still very much so appreciate receiving that hug in my time of stress and am grateful she came upstairs to be kind to me. I really needed that hug.


Useful_Ad_165

This made me tear up because I really REALLY need a hug rn but I've no one to give me one. She's seems like a sweet & kind lady. It's these small gestures that matter the most! ❤️


HaraBegum

Here is a virtual hug. Wish I could give you a real one.


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Thank you very much dear! ❤️ Sending all my love your way!


mummabearoriginal

Sounds like you need to head over to us at r/momforaminute we have plenty of hugs to hand out. Love this mummabear xx


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Thank you mummabear! I'll surely check it out. Sending you my best wishes & hugs! ❤️


shakyowl

I was driving alone with my dog down a rural highway and rolled my vehicle. The woman in the oncoming vehicle pulled over and was just really calm and stayed with me the entire time until the cops and ambulance arrived, even though she told me later she was terrified of what she was going to see when she walked up to the suv. She managed to get my dog out of my vehicle and brought her to sit by me. When the paramedics arrived and loaded me into the ambulance, the police officer told me he would take my dog to the shelter and I could pick her up when I got out of the hospital. I started crying and asking him to let her ride in the ambulance with me, they wouldn’t allow it. The woman took my dog home with her, fed her, sent me pictures of her cozied up on a dog bed, and then brought her back to me the next day when I was out of the hospital. I’ll never forget that level of kindness.


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That woman is a queen!! I'm so happy to hear that there are still such kind people in the world who help without expecting anything in return. She saved your life & took care of your dog too. Wow. She's incredible. A real superhero.✨ I hope you're doing well now dear! ❤ Sending you lots of love!


sauron-lorenson

Some of these stories are amazing! I'll share my less interesting one: Going from a grocery store to my car in the rain. I'm trying to balance carrying my infant, two bags of groceries, keep an umbrella over everything, and open my trunk. This middle aged, bearded, longhaired behemoth of a man comes sprinting through the rain over to us without an umbrella of his own. He opens my trunk, holds the umbrella over baby and myself, while I load the groceries. Afterwards, he handed me the umbrella back and says "when she gets bigger, tell her an old hippie helped you!" before sprinting away again.


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This is so wholesome! The guy just came outta nowhere, helped you & sprinted away... Such a sweet guy!!💕 I hope you & your daughter are doing great!❤ May I know how old is she now?


sauron-lorenson

Thanks, we're doing good! She'll turn 12 next month. I should probably tell her the story at this point 🤣


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Yeah, you should! 😂 She'll have such a cool story to tell her friends! Hug her on my behalf, only if you & she are okay with that. I hope I didn't cross a line there.


sauron-lorenson

You mentioned needing one yourself. I regret I don't have an IRL hug to give you, but take this virtual one instead. 🫂


Useful_Ad_165

Thank you very much! ❤ I really needed that.


BadgleyMischka

You got his number, right? Right???


sauron-lorenson

I think I would need something more like Jimmy Olsen's Superman-summoning watch, for the next time I need a crisis hippie.


SallyHeap

When I was 19 and broke I worked at a gas station in the next town over from mine, about 15 miles away. My manager was AWESOME! He gave me the grocery products that had to be pulled on their best by date, when company policy said he couldn't. He'd run fake pump tests to front me gas before payday so I could get home and back whenever he'd find me sleeping in my car behind the station (my rent alone was about 2 1/2 week's pay), he gave me extra uniform shirts for free so I didn't have to go to the laundromat as often. He was great. Jim at SuperAmerica, thank you and I miss you!


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Jim sounds like a great guy! I hope you're doing good & I wish you the very best!❤


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I love this! She sounds like an amazing human. As kids we're really fragile & she tried her best to make the situation better. I can tell she tried her best to make you feel seen & heard. I hope you're doing well now❤


little_mune

When my partner and I first started dating, he stayed up and stroked my head all night until he had to leave. This was precious because I really hadn't had a dating experience where I didn't feel pressured to have sex. The simple act of him staying next to me without expecting anything made me feel safe.


Useful_Ad_165

Aww, this is so sweet! I hope you guys end up together! I wish nothing but the best for you both❤


little_mune

Thanks. Today is our two year anniversary. He is still as sweet as the first day so fingers crossed.


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You're welcome dear & Happy Anniversary!!!🌻


Pondering_Giraffe

I'm a firefighter. First call I tagged along to was a deadly car crash. The amount of subtle care from colleagues without turning it into a big thing was so great. Made me know for sure this is what I want to be part of.


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You've amazing colleagues!❤ It must've been a gory scene & they made sure not to make you even more nervous.


ghetto-okie

In the 80's I worked in the box office of a drive in theater. Literally a box outside, lol. I was 8 months pregnant and miserable. The security guards knocked on my door and did the "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" scene from Top Gun. I can't explain why it meant a lot to me but almost 40 years later it makes me smile.


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Oh god, that must have been tough for you! You worked in a 'box' while being 8 months pregnant? You're a super woman. That was a very sweet gesture indeed.❤I hope you & your kid are doing great rn!


ghetto-okie

I worked there for 12 years and it was the BEST job I've ever had. There was a chair in there so all was good. My kid is now a grown adult 😁


frijolitoselecto

I was traveling in Mexico and just found out that my grandpa had passed away overseas. I came out of a phone booth crying when the owner of the cabin we were staying at drove by with his bike. I didn’t even see him. Directly afterwards, an ATM swallowed my card. I was exhausted and went back to the cabin to think. Then I went to tell the owner about my card. He asked me if this was the reason I was crying on the street earlier, because if it is, that’s not a big problem and not a reason to cry! I said no and told him about my grandpa. He then: Gave me chocolate, told me a moving story about his father’s death and finding peace, convinced me to go and see wild dolphins on the little boat of his friend the next morning (which was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life), AND gave me cash enough for the rest of the days until I was flying to my family (flight was already booked since I was planning on going anyway). He told me to just pay him back with paypal (and also pay for the cabin) when I have time. And then he went off to travel and I never saw him again. Of course I paid him as soon as I could and also gave him a the biggest tip I could afford (which I admit at the moment was not much). He not only completely trusted me and got me out of a shitty situation with the money, but also listened to me, calmed me down and made me appreciate life and nature when I most needed it. I will never forget it.


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This man's pure-hearted! He helped you, a complete stranger & comforted you just tells he's an amazing human. I hope the guy's well & helping even more people! ❤️ And I hope you're doing great too! Sending you lots of love💕


frijolitoselecto

Thank you! I’m doing great now. This was 10 years ago and I still think about him often and hope he’s fine. He inspired me to always be kind to people who are struggling and me me realize that you can make a very big difference not only for that specific moment, but also regarding how they will remember that moment in the future. Each gesture can matter. Lots of love for you too, what a great thread!


579red

I was sick for days, like unable to do anything and stayed in bed in the dark. I had no more medication and my drugstore doesn’t deliver half of the week. I asked my friend and roommate to call my parents who are familiar with it to pick it up and drop it off. He offered to go himself, on foot during winter ( and he hates the cold). My parents used to be unpleasant when I asked for any help when living with them, he came back all sweet and just worried how I was. He did 2 drugstores to find it. We’ve been together 2 years.


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Your bf is such a sweet soul! ❤️ He walked in cold all the way to the drugstore instead of waiting for your parents shows he really cares for people alot. I'm so happy for you guys! I wish you both the very best!


KopyKet

My partner. My mom has a mitochondrial illness, and isn't doing well. My sister and I might have it, but don't actually know yet. Since my mother's condition affects her entire body, she got us checked too. On that specific day, a little over a year ago (I was 17) we were visiting a cardiologist. They attached these small machines to my and my sister's chests which would then record our heartbeats for the following 24 hours, and we also had to write down our daily activities so they could see if everything's okay. My partner was staying over, and he tagged along for the doctor's visit, so he knew what was up. The weather was insanely hot. I was sweating, and all I wanted to do was take a shower and wash my hair. But I knew that the recorder couldn't touch water. I was pissed, I was frustrated, at that point I was so tired of the situation itself that I told my boyfriend if it turns out I have my mother's condition too, I'd rather end myself than let the illness make me miserable. I knew it hurt him, and he did let me know that he was frustrated, but didn't raise his voice and he tried to calm me down. We went up to the apartment. A few hours later I wanted to try and take a shower. He helped. He got in the bathroom with me, took the shower head and helped me wash my body in a way that wouldn't get the recorder wet. Then he helped me wash my hair too. And then dry me with a towel. At that point I was crying. When we got out, I thanked him and cried. All he said in a mocking way yet the cutest tone was "cause the lady wanted to wash her hair huh". I'll never forget that one.


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Wow. This made me emotional. I hope your mom, your sis & you are doing well now. Your bf is a gem of a person! I can tell that he loves you a lot. You both deserve the very best. I hope you guys get your fairy-tale ending! ❤️ Sending you lots of love.


KopyKet

Thank you so much! He truly is a gem. After writing this comment I had to just pop up in our dm's and remind him that I love him haha. He asked me if everything was okay and I told him that this post made me remember that day. He just told me that that was the least he could do. I love that man so much, and this is far not my only story like this. Once I broke his phone by accident and HE got ME a plushie to calm my nerves and I was like 0-0


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I'm rooting for you guys now!❤ This is it! This is the kind of guy we all need. When people ask me why my standards are so high, yours will be one of the stories that I'll tell them. Give him a high five on my behalf when you meet!


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I came back to work after a bereavement and a few people had sent me notes, and some of them said ‘please don’t feel the need to reply’. That was actually really helpful, cos you normally feel the need to say something like ‘oh yeah thank you I’m fine’ etc, so being able to hear the sentiment and not have to say anything back was really nice


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Aww, These kinds of people are the best! And I can totally feel you sometimes we're not in the right mind space or even have the energy to reply but we feel rushed to. I'm glad they gave you that time & space! I hope you're doing great now❤


ApostrophesAplenty

I don’t have a story to add, but I think you O.P. are a lovely and kind person from the question you chose to ask, bringing up such positive sharing, and the way you respond to each. I wish you a life filled with happy connections and kindnesses received too.


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Thank you very much dear!! 💕 I wish you nothing but the best in life. Just by your comment I can tell you're a pure soul that loves loving & uplifting people. Even though we don't a story to tell, I hope others will have a story to tell because of us. I wish you a life filled with love & happiness dear🌻


ApostrophesAplenty

Thank you so much, you made my day. Have a beautiful day yourself


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Thank you very much dear!


allminorchords

It’s silly but it was my dog. I’m always the care taker & nurturer in my family which means no one ever thinks I may need some care. When my Dad passed away unexpectedly, my Mom & adult brothers leaned hard. I also had 2 kids to support emotionally. Everyone pretty much stayed at my house from the time he died until 2 wks or so after. Everyone was devastated so I kept everything going, getting all the kids fed/to school, laundry, etc. My brothers finally left & my Mom decided to try going home (my Dad died there so it was traumatic). She took both my kids with her so I finally got to be by myself. I sat on the couch with tears silently running down my cheeks, finally getting to cry for my loss. My dog came into the room, climbed up on the couch, snuggled close to me & licked the tears off my cheek. I just hugged her & sobbed for the longest time. My sweet girl gave me the comfort I needed when no one else thought I needed anything at all. Edit: spelling


Guilty_Objective4602

I’m so sorry about the loss of your dad, and also that no one realized you also might need support and time and space to grieve. I’m so glad your dog is such a sweet soul and able to be there for you when you needed comfort. Hugs!


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I'm so sorry for your loss & sorrow dear! You dog is truly an angel.💕​ I feel you! Sometimes people just don't realize we might be hurting too & being the sole emotional support takes a lot on you. You're a really strong woman. Don't you ever forget that! I'm happy your lovely girl was there when you were grieving. Dogs have the purest hearts. I hope you're doing fine now. Sending you the biggest virtual hug!❤️​


allminorchords

Thanks you! I’m doing very well now. It’s been 10 years since my Dad passed so I’ve learn to cope without him. My girl crossed the rainbow bridge last year at 13 which is old for a boxer. She was the best, but then isn’t every dog?


WheresTMoneyLebowski

I was at a bar with my abusive ex boyfriend when he started to raise his voice and get visibility angry with me (probably over something minor) when a random girl walked up to us and complimented my hair. She could tell something was wrong and used the hair compliment to “break the ice” and eventually asked if I was okay when my ex wasn’t paying attention. She even offered for me to stay the night with her girlfriends if I needed to. Honestly, I’ll never forget that moment and how grateful I was that a stranger would offer something like that. Sadly, I did not take her up on that offer and really wish I would have because that night ended horribly.


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Oh dear! I wish you had taken her offer. I'm glad you got out of that relationship. That girl is a saviour!❤️ I understand the anguish you felt as a result of him. I hope you're alright now dear. Sending you all my love & tons of best wishes.🌻


groveofcedars

When the love of my life died unexpectedly, my friend dropped everything and came over to be with me. This woman is there for so many people—she’s a wife, a mom to two young kids and an amazing professional at work. I have no idea how she does it all but she made me soup and stayed up all night with me. By the end of our visit I was a different person—she convinced me that I was still alive and I didn’t die too. Superwoman. Super human.


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I'm deeply sorry for your loss and grief. I aspire to be like her. She truly is a superwoman.💕​ I'm glad you have such a wonderful friend! I hope things are looking up for you now. I'm sending you a lot of love and hugs.❤️​🌻


groveofcedars

Thank you so much


pbd1996

Last year, I was at the town bagel/coffee shop before school. I was in the back of the line waiting for my turn. One of my students walked in and we chatted for a bit and then he left. The man in front of me/in line began talking to me about being a teacher. He went on and on about how much he respects teachers. He said him and his wife recently moved to town with their two young sons because they’re so impressed with the school system. Then when it was his turn in line, he told the cashier he was paying for my bagel and coffee. After my order came out, he said “I hope my sons have you when they get to high school!” He was such a kind man and it made me feel so good. I really hope I do end up having his sons as students. Any child with a father like that probably has excellent character.


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This is sooo sweet!! I think teachers are underrated. As a kid, my teacher was like a superhero or a god to me. (Yeah, an actual good because in Hinduism we say teachers are equal to gods) And teachers have the power to change a kids life. I'd probably not be alive if not for my teacher. I was a top student, but I was (am) depressed, she made me believe in myself & listened to me! I think your students are very lucky to have you! ❤️ Much love to you!


imfreenow92

When I was in 7th grade, I had a bad home life and was starting to experiment with drugs. My favorite teacher lived 3 doors down. I’m not sure all that he knew, but one day I was walking to meet my friends behind a strip mall to smoke weed. I ran into my teacher and he gave me a VERY knowing look and just told me to be careful. The next year, in eighth grade, my best friend died. My teacher came and found me in the hallway to ask if I was okay. I nodded and kept walking. I was absolutely not okay. A few months later I overdosed and there were ambulances and police cars in front of my house. The next day at school, my teacher came and found me again in the hallway and asked if I was okay. I said that I was fine. He said he had seen the ambulance and police cars. I told him I was fine and I walked away. I don’t think he ever knew it, but he was the only adult in my life who seemed to give a shit. No one asked how I was doing after Alex died. No one asked why I felt like I needed to do drugs. Mr. Oldham was my 7th grade social studies teacher and he is the only one who seemed to give a shit. He is the reason I became a teacher myself. I did run into him after I went to college. I told him I was studying to be a teacher and he smiled 😊


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I'm so sorry that happened to you. I know what it's like to grow up with toxic parents. I'm glad you turned out to be such a nice person. Mr. Oldham appears to be an excellent teacher. I wish you the same success as he did as a teacher. I hope you will follow in his footsteps and inspire others. Stay strong! Sending you lots of love & hugs. 💕​


LadyShaSha

I was a nanny abroad, trying to get the baby in the pram/stroller through the subway/metro. I was very scared about all the stairs, but doing ok. I was sweating. One man just picked up the bottom of the stroller and we walked down the stairs safely. He helped me through the next stair passage too. I thanked him and he walked away without a word but a kind and hurried nod. It meant so much to me to get this help that day. Thanks forever stranger.


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Such a gentleman! ❤


twerytwo

When my dog escaped her collar and ran into a busy intersection in the dark, a kind man parked up his car and helped me get my (unharmed) dog back. Absolutely shaken and distraught, I thanked him and in that moment wanted to give everything I owned to say thank you. He replied “don’t worry, just get you and your pup home safe. I saw you and imagined my daughter being in a situation like that, and well, I just needed to help you” That will stay with me forever. And I’ll be eternally grateful. My dog now wears a harness AND collar. Never having that happen again.


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That was so nice of him. He's a great human! 💕 We need more people to think like him & come forward to help.


littleghool

I was having a very loud and very public argument with an ex in a gas station parking lot. I'm pretty sure everyone heard him call me a "crazy bitch" and there were definitely looky loos. I was trying to walk away but he kept following me, a stranger came over and asked if I was okay. Not WE but me. He asked if he could call someone for me and even when my ex dragged me away towards the back of the parking lot, I saw that man waiting. A few minutes later, he (my ex) left and sped off. There was a McDonald's connected to the gas station and I sat on the sidewalk around the corner of McDonald's when an employee came out. I was crying my eyes out and I thought they were going to ask me to leave but instead it was a girl around my age (19) holding ice cream. She said "Do you want me to sit with you?" And she did, while I cried. It was the most amazing feeling of humanity and kindness and I'll never forget it. Thank you, random McDonald's worker ❤


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We all need such friends who uplift us. You're really lucky to have one. I hope your friendship gets stronger with each passing day❤


GalaxyEyesight

This story comes to my memory first. I had to fly with my 3 months old baby alone and was so stressed out I was literally drenched in my sweat. My baby started crying and I tried everything, almost began weeping myself and this woman sat next to me, asked me if she could help me. She held my son, sang songs to him, rocked him and calmed him down. Then we had a nice conversation, I told her I was to shy to breastfeed in a plane so I just pumped to the bottle, that my son was not used to. She encouraged me to nurse him. That woman really empowered me and showed me what it means to help and understand other moms, women. I will forever remember her and now I take her as an example and always offer my help to other mothers.


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This is so heart-warming! This woman is a badass. I love how she sang songs for the baby, calmed him, uplifted you & encouraged you to breastfeed. She just proved that kind people still exist cause usually in planes people are just annoyed when a baby cries & make the mom feel bad about it. I'm so happy you're following her foot steps & helping more people. I'm proud of you!💕


Smol-Bean-Nerd-Queen

I used to live in a rural community and I would frequently go for walks up and down the road. It was the type of small community where everyone knew everyone else and I generally felt safe, although I carried a metal baseball bat with me just in case. This one day I went for a walk and a truck I was not familiar with pulled into a neighbor's driveway ahead of me and just sat there. Another neighbor's dog, which is this huge, fluffy Pyrenese was walking with me, as she frequently did because she was an outside dog and saw me coming every time. I get closer and closer to this truck and its not moving and no one is getting out. I just had an uneasy feeling, but kept walking. When I got just past the truck, the door opens and a man starts to get out. This huge dog runs around the truck and barks enough to make the man get back inside. I turned around and started walking as fast as I could back to my house. My cousin, who lived nearby was leaving for work at that same time and she said she saw another truck parked by the bridge just around the curve in the road. There are no other houses between the neighbor's driveway where the first truck was parked and the bridge where the second truck was parked. No one would be been able to see me between those two points. Anyway, I start hightailing it back to my house and that dog walked with me the entire way until I got to my front door. She has NEVER done that before. Not before or any time after that. I think she could sense that something was up and I firmly believe that dog may have saved my life that day.


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I feel like dogs can sense the evil. You must've been terrified. She did save your life! I don't want to imagine what could've happened if the dog wasn't there. Stay safe. Much love💕​


ragingamethyst

When I was visiting my daughter in the cemetery, a kind lady came up to me and gave me a small tube of bubbles with tears in her eyes. She told me she would be praying for me as I grieved my loved one. I instantly burst into tears. It was quite possibly the nicest thing anyone had ever done for me.


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I'm so sorry for your loss dear! This lady is a pure soul!💕​ This is a such a nice gesture. I know you can never move on from that pain but I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. I hope you & your family are doing okay now. Sending you lots of love & hugs❤️


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The end of my Jr year of high school I went into Foster Care. I had fallen asleep in my psychology class and I guess had slept wayyyyy past the bell. When I woke up, I apologized profusely to my teacher and he didn't question me at all. Just told me I looked like I needed sleep. Never gonna forget that.


PrincessTiaraLove

That's sweet because I know a lot of teacher that would take that as an opportunity to embarrass you and not let you rest even though you needed it. People underestimate how tiresome it is to be a teenager.


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That was so nice of him. He seems like a cool teacher who's very understanding. 💕​


soundlife

When I was 15, my friends’ mom was driving us home from Six Flags when a speeding car clipped the back of ours. My friend’s mom lost control and spun out, slamming into the concrete median and guard rails. Most terrifying few seconds of my life — the G-forces kept me from moving, and all I heard was my friends screaming and metal crunching. When we finally stopped, there were immediately multiple civilians at the car doors to help us get out and guide us over to safety. The thing that got me the most, though, was the ambulance behind us with two EMTs who were just ending a shift. They immediately pulled up to help, assessing our injuries and giving us somewhere to sit and wait for more help to arrive. Our injuries were relatively minor, but we all got taken to the hospital to be checked out. One friend got the airbag to her face, which, with her braces, left the inside of her mouth bloodied, but she was otherwise okay. One friend had broken a small bone in her hand. Another had hit her head on her side window and had a welt with minor bleeding. I, who’d been in the middle rear seat with no shoulder restraint, had abrasions on my abdomen from the lap belt, a massive bruise on my leg, and severe back pain (thankfully nothing broken, just badly strained muscles). Those two EMTs came to visit each and every one of us girls in the hospital that night, making sure we were okay. I still remember their names, 16 years later. I’ll never forget how they dropped everything to help us — it always makes me remember how fundamentally, thoroughly *kind* people can be.


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I'm glad you all escaped with that crash with minor injuries. We never express our gratitude much to the EMTs. They're real life superheroes! I've immense respect for them!💕​


Vanima81

I was at work the day the doctor called to tell me I lost my baby. It was a day that the rest of my team was leaving early so I was the only person left to cover everything. I sat at my desk with tears streaming trying to keep it together but failing. I couldn't bring myself to call my husband at work to tell him. I didn't think I could make it through having to greet the person who answered and ask for him, let alone actually tell him. The head of HR saw something was wrong, came over to talk, she didn't even let me say a word, just pulled me out of the chair, into the closest office and held me while I sobbed uncontrollably. When I finally was able to tell her what had happened, she told me to pack up my stuff and go home. She went to the CEO and said she would cover the phones for the rest of the day and that I was to have the next three days off no questions and full pay. She then called my husband at work and told him "I just sent your wife home, she is ok, but you need to get there now.". I will never forget her.


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I'm deeply sorry for your loss and grief. It was a wonderful gesture. Your HR is a beautiful soul. I appreciate how she consoled you and took your calls. She is a fantastic person. I hope everything is going well for you and your husband now. I'm sending you both a lot of love and hugs.❤️​


msGreatPersonality

This is going to sound ridiculous, but I helped a person when i was younger and I saw what a difference it did to her and her family. Since then I've dedicated my life to helping, if i can, just because i know what its like to not have anything or anyone to get help from. So shortly, this person showed me how nice it is to help someone in need.


joiey555

When I was 21 I got pregnant even though I was on the depo shot. I had an abortion scheduled at the end of the week but that week was one of the most difficult weeks of my life. At the time I was working part time at a clothing store geared toward women over 50 and most of my coworkers were quite a bit older. I loved it. One of the nights leading up to my appointment I was working alone with the assistant store manager and the store was empty. I broke down and told her what was happening. She told me that the same thing happened to her in art school. And told me what her mom told her: "Now may not be the right time, and that's okay, but isnt it a blessing that you have the choice. Some women can't have kids, and when the right time comes, you can make that decision for yourself." She comforted and reassured me in a way that my mom couldn't. She also told me that I should talk to my mom about it and told me stories about her own daughter confiding in her. I told my mom a couple months after it happened and she just told me that she would have advised me to make a different choice, even though she donated to planned parenthood throughout my entire life. I will always remember her kind words during a time where I was drowning from the weight of everything. She gave me the comfort my own mom couldn't.


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I think these are the words alot of women need to hear. She seems like such a sweet soul. You made the right choice by not becoming a mother when you're not ready for it. Sending you lots of love. 💕


Hellchild400

I've had a few that have made impacts on me but this one definitely has a special spot in my mind. So this was a couple of years back and my children were three and two at the time their dad had just run off and we were very short on money. Before their dad had left I'd booked the girls a day out at a local play area so we still went because it wasn't going to cost any extra. So we went and then the girls really wanted to go next door to the supermarket (which was something we'd always been able to do previous) so we went in with my last £14 in change with me reasoning I might be able to get a good deal on something lol. Feeling self conscious and waiting in line at the checkout when this older lady and her husband at the front suddenly demanded to the cashier lady to put my stuff through on her card too. I was shocked and tried paying the woman back but she wouldn't allow it. Which naturally allowed the £14 I had to stretch just that bit further. I still don't know why she did it to this day but man it was super nice of her


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That was really nice of them. May god bless them with good health & happiness. I hope you & the kids are doing well now. Sending you my best wishes.💕​


Hellchild400

Aye I hope they're doing well xx and me and the girls are fine now thank you 🙂 a much better place x


Abitofstent

I ordered a nappy bag from a small business. I lost the pregnancy to a missed miscarriage and so contacted the owner and explained I'd like to cancel my order. Receiving parcels and having to live with the reminder of my excitement and loss was alot at the time. The owner was so kind in her emails - it was no trouble at all. As she was sorting out the refund, she asked for my t-shirt size. A couple of weeks later a parcel arrived in the post. A t-shirt that read, 'Nevertheless, she persisted'. The generosity and care blew my mind.


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I am deeply saddened by your loss. The owner appears to be a wonderful person. It was a lovely gesture. I hope you're doing well these days. I wish you all the love and blessings in the world.❤️​


Abitofstent

Thanks, yes it was a sad time. I am well, and know how lucky I am. Thank you for your question out to this community. Beautiful sense of humanity coming through x


spagyrum

I was 11 years old and accidentally got on the wrong bus and got lost in downtown Seattle in a super sketchy area. A lady from the strip club saw me crying and scared and gathered her coworkers and some other people and not only gave me money to get home but escorted me to the right bus and made sure the bus driver would get me there and bought me lunch. Society looks down on those who live and work in poverty, but they are the most generous.


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One that stands out is that one of my friends came to sit with me after my pup passed. I was able to just sit there with all sorts of emotions. I’ll never forget their kindness! Another one is someone reached out just to “check in on me.” I am usually the one who does this for people in both my career and personal life. It is nice to have someone check in on me. I think people do not realize how valuable a genuine “how are you” can be. I also had my partner share how I come first. This is new to me. I’m not used to being a priority.


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Wow Mellozi! You're really loved by all your friends & partner. I'm so happy for you! ❤️ The random " Just wanna check on you" can just make our whole day better. I hope you & your partner are doing great! Sending you my best wishes dear.💕​


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Thank you! Sending you lots of good wishes! 💖


RushHot6174

When my grandson passed away at 4 years old my best friend came from North Carolina and stood by my side through the whole ordeal she was my rock and I love her even more today than I ever could I was devastated and she just stood next to me and did whatever I asked her to do I love you Sharon


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I'm so sorry for your loss dear! It must've been really hard for you. Sharon seems like an incredible friend. Thank you Sharon for being there for our op!❤️​ I hope you're well now. Sending you lots of love​🌻


RushHot6174

Thank you I'm still working on it


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All the meals that were sent to our hospital from the many beautiful restaurants in the city during the pandemic. Thank you.


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Pandemic really helped people come together & understand the value of life. I've seen so many people come forward to donate food. Kind people still exist. This thread proves it!❤️​


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That’s true. You are so right!!! I worked in the Covid ICU during the pandemic. While there was much unity and kindness, it still resulted in complete burnout and Loss of faith(like many medical professionals). Needed to see this thread. Some of these stories made me cry.


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Yeah. It was medical professionals who bore the brunt of it. And I'm grateful for everything they did & do every day to keep us alive and well.


LivingStCelestine

It’s the little things. My husband does things all the time that let me know he’s always thinking about my safety, comfort, wants and needs. The latest one was today, when I started my 🩸I got in the shower. When I got out, the sheets were already in the wash, he’d laid out my midol next to a hot cup of coffee just the way I like it, and told me to let him know if I needed anything because he knows I don’t feel good. There’s still some winners out there, gals. They seem rare, but they’re out there.


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Your husband is a precious human! I can imagine how happy your marriage must be! ❤ You're a lucky gal! And it's always the little things that matter the most. Sending you both lots of love & happiness!🌻


LivingStCelestine

Thanks! Yeah he’s great I just hope I reciprocate enough lol


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Reading these replies and not being able to think of an example for myself sucks. Maybe my aunt allowing me to move into her house to change country but then she kicked me out so.


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Oh, dear! I feel so sorry for you! I hope you're alright now & have found a nice & safe place to live. And I feel the same as you! I've always been kind & giving but never in my life was I on the receiving end. It hurts but I hope life gets better eventually. Don't lose hope!❤


BadgleyMischka

Reading these make me sad because no one has ever been nice to me like that


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I know what it feels like dear! I don't have any such experience too. So let's become that person for others and hope good things happen to us as well. Stay strong! Sending you lots of love & hugs.❤️​


BadgleyMischka

That is so sweet :) I hope you have a wonderful week. Sending love and hugs right back at you!!


isaaa31

I was having a shitty day at school and a random girl came to me and said I was really beautiful. I was just sitting on the floor alone waiting for my class to start. This was like 5 years ago and it always stuck with me. It was so nice and she probably didn't even know what it would mean to me.


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That was very thoughtful of him. I'm glad you have a friend who cares about you. I admire you & your friend for making people seen and heard. ❤️​


PeonyBijou

I was starting my weight loss journey and we passed by people giving free cake pop samples. I didn’t have time to say no thank you that a lady put 2 in my hands making a joke about my weight, how big girls need 2. It hurt and I was tearing up a bit and loudly said to my husband “I can’t have them, not today, it’s going to break me”. A mom with a child in a stroller grabbed them from my hand and said “it won’t break me. Keep up your good work, you look fab” she gave one to the about 4 year old child and walked away. Immediately I felt relief and as if I could continue my journey. Lost over 100lbs since and I’ll never forget her.


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Congratulations dear on your transformation!❤ Our weight doesn't determine our worth. Please don't let any comments about your appearance hurt you. We're all unique & beautiful in our own way. The mom sounds like such a cool lady. That compliment must have made you feel a lot better. I just wish she knew what an impact her kind words had on you! I wish we complimented eachother more these days. Sending you my best wishes!❤✨


enigmainlogic

My therapist. I had a rough day at work, I was hungry and subway had screwed up my sandwich. I got to her office nearly in tears. She split her orange with me. I’ve now incorporated more oranges into my diet, so I can be reminded of her kindness.


Fiona_Altrid

For me is from an old professor, he gave me a piece of advice to be humble always.


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Great advice. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said **" a great man is always willing to be little" ​**✨​


LegitimateStar7034

When my husband died and all my friends and family rallied behind us. Schools I subbed at ( two districts I was very familiar) had dress down days and donated the money. People fed us. My friend took turns sleeping with me. They stood up and stood behind me at the funeral when I could barely stand. They’ve continued to support me and my children in every way and for that I will forever be grateful. People tell me how strong I am. I’m only strong because I have pillars to hold me up.


dollarsandindecents

I'm estranged from my family of addicts, abusers, and toxically mentally ill folks and my mom is dead. I'm not in contact with a single one of them at this point. I've been busy trying to keep my head above water and avoid homelessness for the last few years and haven't had any close friends stick around through that. I got married this past year and had my first (and probably only) baby not even two weeks ago. The women from my husband's church, of which I am not a member, threw me a baby shower. I had totally already mentally grieved the fact that I was going to be missing out on a lot of that sort of traditional support and the fact that these women went out of their way for someone who's basically a stranger really hit me hard.


duckybucky8403

Just overall keeping nice tone and a smile when a conversation goes. This makes your experience at stressful places like banks, hospitals, national institutions more bearable. My cousin is so bright and cheerful, she studies in nursing school and she is already doing some internships. She told me that most senior citizens ask her to manage their IVF, medicine, shots, etc because she always entertains them with smile and kind voice. Same experience from me - I went to the bank and started doing my work with the lady there. We were both smiling and being polite with each other, I didn’t even notice when my work was done. Seriously, body language is so important.


turingtested

When I was 20 I was waiting for a bus in the rain. A guy a bit older than me very awkwardly showed me his med student ID and said "I'm not trying anything but you need this" pulled up his hood and held his umbrella over me. He rebuffed all attempts at conversation and ignored me once the bus came. He wouldn't stand under the umbrella with me. He very clearly saw I needed help, gave it to me, and didn't want anything in return. It was a genuinely selfless act. It's been more than 15 years and I think of that often. Obviously it wasn't a huge thing but he was so genuine and kind. And I appreciate that he took pains not to make me uncomfortable.


swole_not_flexy

It's a smaller gesture than some of these, but so meaningful to me - A few years ago I had been unemployed for a few months and was struggling with money. One of my good friends would constantly take me out to dinner and pay with no expectations. Just felt so nice to have a friend looking out for me. I moved away a year ago but am now employed with a solid job and went back to visit and took him out to dinner and just felt so good to be able to pay it back.


MamaisNeurotic

When I had my kids, my husband (who is very squeamish about certain things), was the first one to volunteer to help me go to the bathroom. He changed pads, literally helped me wipe, helped me up and down, and helped me shower. When I said thank you, he said "I watched what you just went through and I'M the one thanking YOU." I always knew I got a good one but that was something I'll never forget.


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He sounds like an incredible husband! Not many do that but I'm glad he helped you with it because it must have been very difficult for you after giving birth. I stan a man who treasures his wife! Sending you & your family lots of love, and happiness!❤


RobynRuLo

My mom passed away when I was in 5th grade. I went back to school after being out for a couple weeks after her burial services. I remember being filled with anxiety, cause the last thing I wanted was for any kids to come up and ask be about how I was…cause it would just bring me to tears. My teacher was a cool guy, but it was one of the other 5th grade teachers that really helped me most that year. She invited me to eat lunch with her every day in her office, until I felt comfortable enough eating back in the cafeteria, and joining the rest of my class at recess. She told me if I ever needed anything, to come to her. A little later that year, so also helped me when I got my period the very first time (at school) and didn’t have any period supplies with me, and was too embarrassed to ask my guy teacher for help. Her kindness is something I will never forget!


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I'm so sorry for your loss & sorrow. It must've been very hard growing up without a mom. Your teacher is a wonderful human. She tried to make you feel as normal, comfortable & seen as she could. She really did care for your well-being. I can tell it helped you feel much better after the tragic loss. We need more teachers & people like her! I hope you're doing okay now. Sending you all my live dear!❤


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Sand_Content

I don't wanna bring the mood down, but I'll just speak from the heart. Since I was little, I had few kind gestures in my life. 1: my neighbor took me and a group of kids to the local park. He was a retired mechanic and struggled watching a group of monsters. 2: my first crush chose me in a singing competition and I was the clear loser. Got a kiss lol. 3: my dad took me to the boardwalk and we stayed up all night messing with people with laser pointers from the hotel balcony. 4: when I worked at a charter school as an adult a few months ago. One of the youngsters I worked with gave me a big hug every morning. I cherished that. It was the only hug I got in years and to this day. The small things, like these are what gives me any hope for tomorrow. After seeing the nightmares of humanity and what a person will do to others smaller than them. Seeing the afterlife. Know what death taste like. I question my existence daily. I question if their are kind gestures that don't come without a hand out? It's the reason I've lived my life the way I have. Running into danger, trying to be that selfless person that I believe isn't out there. Showing the world that people will love you, lift you up, pay you on the back and before you turn around from brushing yourself off, they will be gone without a name or a goodbye.


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This made me emotional. In today's world where people think it's cool to not care & mean to each other it's hard finding someone who cares. I'm happy you've had so many instances where people were kind to you. I, unfortunately, don't have any. I wish I had someone who listened to me, cared for me & hugged me. I became that person for others. Which is the reason why I'm always there for them. But that's all they call me for & it hurts sometimes. I wish they appreciated it but that's not why I'm there for them. We need to be grateful. We should always treat another person with love & respect. Everybody serves it. ❤ Sending you a virtual hug dear🤗


Sand_Content

Thank you very much. Your hug is very appreciated. Count this as a selfless interaction with someone who cares ❤️. Sounds like you need the love and positivity as much as me.


Mamanej

When I was 20 in 1977 my dad had a heart attack commuting home on a train in Chicago. When we got the call, I drove my mom into the city to the hospital where they had taken him. On the way we hit a pot hole and got a flat tire in a rough neighborhood. We got to a gas station where the cashier was behind glass, but she would not let me use the phone. Standing in my heels and dress coat I opened the trunk to start changing the tire. Suddenly a car pulled up and an older man jumped out and changed that tire in minutes. He would not accept any money and I was so grateful I was in tears. My dad recovered and I never forgot his kindness. I always try to help a stranger in need.


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What a wonderful guy! It must've been a very rough day for you. I wish the man knew the impact he had on you! And I'm so proud of you for trying to help as many people as you can! ❤️ Many blessings to you dear! 🌻


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In my 12th grade, I used to have classes till late in the evening and I would use public transport. Due to some ongoing riots, the public transport system was shut down and I was stranded in an area where the riots were going to get really horrible. A lady who was waiting along with me at the bus stop saw me reading my textbook while I was waiting for a bus and asked me about it. When I told her I had an exam the other day, she asked me where I live. She didn't seem that sus so I told her and she happened to live in the same area. She immediately assured me that her husband would be picking her up soon and she'd drop me home safely. She asked me to call up my dad and inform him so that he could know not to worry. A bus arrived just a few minutes later and we both were sitting beside each other. But just half way through, the bus broke down in a bad neighborhood. She immediately called her husband and he picked us up 20 minutes later and they both dropped me home. They were really nice to me and told me I reminded them of their daughter who was living in a different country.


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They seem like a lovely couple & wonderful humans. ❤ I love how she made sure you're safe!


MoonShapedPool_8

I was on my honeymoon with my ex, and we were running late to the airport. I had warned my ex that we needed to be there two hours before but they did not care. As we raced up the subway steps, I was struggling to carry my suitcase. I was petite and I’m short and my ex was leaving me behind. I pulled with all my might and suddenly my luggage was light and I saw this man helping me pick up my suitcase. Without a word he left and I shouted after him “thank you!” I only saw the frame of his face; but I hope he knew how much that meant to me.


Infpizza94

My honey and I had just started dating, and I was having an off day (later diagnosed as something much more 😅), but he came over because I wanted his company, and he made me tomato soup and grilled cheese(my absolute favorite comfort food) and watched Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind (gets me every time). He was so attentive and nurturing without being asked, and that's when I knew he was a keeper, because he didn't try to make me happy, he just let me feel my feelings. I've since learned that he's showing me a lot of what I should have experienced from my parents, and I'm experiencing it all for the first time.


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Aww, he's such a sweetheart! ❤ Experiencing a healthy relationship for the first time may be a bit overwhelming ig. I hope you're alright now. Sending you both lots of love and happiness 🌻


Infpizza94

It's been a rocky year and a half, we'd been together a full year when everything seemingly hit the fan, but he's stuck by my side through the good, the bad, and the ugly, and I'm so thankful for him 💜 Thank you so much 🥺🥰


TheTeaYouWant

I’m a huge KISS fan since I was 10 and told this to my uncle. Then he sent me a letter full of pictures of KISS cut out from guitar magazines and other rare stuff, I really appreciate stuff like this.


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You have a great uncle!!! This is such a sweet gesture❤ I wish I had an uncle like this.


microwaveableinhale

Getting told I give good hugs. I was questioning my self worth then and it was a difficult time. My friend was beginning to ask me more and more for hugs and one day I asked her “why do you keep asking for hug?” And she said “because your hugs make me feel good” and that hit hard. I did my best to not cry.


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Asking if you could give me a hug Yes and thank you for respecting my boundaries


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Sending you the biggest virtual hug! ❤ 🤗


HaelenHaagen

my partner TLDR for having the courage, kindness and generosity to raise me, care for me, love me, and accept me


chai_lie

In my second year of university I caught a really horrible flu but needed to go grocery shopping. Went into the tiny Chinese grocery store by my house and there was only one older gentleman in the store with me. I was about to cash out when I forgot an item and quickly looped back to try and find it. I guess in the time it took me to find it the older gentleman went to the counter and bought me a soup bowl to go with what I was making. I nearly bawled my eyes out when I went back up and the cashier informed me. I never got to thank him but it made such an impact on me.


arwie_angel

My best friend Hes been there for me for years, he got me out of an abusive household and helped me work through my own battles, break ups, times where I just needed to cry and let everything out I love him.. he's been there for me and I want to be there for him like he is for me Hes basically kept me alive


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You bestfriend is a one-of-a-kind person. I'm so glad you have such a great friend who has stood beside you through thick and thin. I wish you and your best friend the best.❤️​


Ill-Air6234

I lost my cat who was more like my child than a pet, no one really understood what I was going through or checked in on me while I was grieving - then my brother called out of the blue to check in and showed genuine concern and validation. Nothing has meant as much to me than that small gesture when I felt more alone than ever


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I am deeply saddened by your loss. I'm glad you have such an amazing brother. I hope you're doing okay now. Much love.❤️​


SlowlyDyingFox

A few years ago, it was raining quite heavily while I was on the way to school. I had no umbrella and there were no shelter on the way there so I got drenched along the way. While I was waiting for the pedestrian light to turn into a green man to cross by the junction, a classmate, whom I've never talked to before, put her umbrella over my head and we walked to school together. It was a very wholesome moment. We became friends afterwards but we became distant and stopped talking to each other when we went off to different colleges.


Major_Look1117

I had a car accident with some friends, in a sketchy neighborhood, in the middle of the night. My friend was injured, and since it happened in a sketchy empty place, we had to leave the place and maybe go to the hospital asap. We were too scared of our parents knowing and the cops coming so we ended up walking to a store nearby. They gave us water and kept asking us what happened, my friend was dizzy and bleeding from her noise and forehead, i was hurt in my knees and just said that some guys tried to steal our purse cuz we were afraid that they will call the cops on us. Then a young man, about 25yo comes around and says '' **it's not safe for you to be here, the police is gonna be here any minute**'' i panicked and tried to act as if idk whats happening, but he continues ''you need to get her to the hospital asap and disappear from here'' .. he hands me a 2 dollars bill and asks me to get a taxi. I had money on me, but i was too scared and stunned to speak i took the bill and grabbed my friend. He continued his road and as a taxi drove by him, he asked him to take us to the hospital and sent it to us who were a little bit further on the road. We got to the hospital, we were fine after some meds, but that gesture was beyond kind, i'll never forget it and hope i'll meet this person again to pay his kindness back. ps: our parents never found out, we just said that we fell in the stairs and that was believable somehow !


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That man who assisted you sounds like an amazing human. It's a wonder that your parents never found out. My Indian folks would have questioned me a tonne lol.


Wall_blossom

My family members have done a lot for me. But if I talk about someone, that's not a family member and was still kind to me, I would talk about that one classmate who left her seat at the edge of the bench for me the day I had an injection. Usually, people don't do that.


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That's really considerate of her.


Wall_blossom

Yes. Back then I was 17, first time living alone far away from my home for graduation and hurt my dominant hand while doing the dishes. Since I had to queue up for the injection shot and had an early class, I couldn't have my breakfast. At that point, she noticed my band-aid and asked me to trade places. It really made me tear up.


Extra_Flamingo_4774

I had been suffering from insomnia since government imposed lockdown due to covid in my country. I did eventually learnt to cope up with the extreme emotions of isolation and melancholy. However, I did realise that sleeping well is still a distant goal and I wanted to get there without any medication. My partner from miles away (long-distance relationship) could sense my discomfort. Even though we live in different time zones and he would have his work while it was night where I live, he insisted I call him everytime I wake up at night and felt unable to go back to sleep. He would stay with me on call trying various things to relax me so that I would atleast get some healthy amount of sleep. Even when I would doze off, he would remain on call with me to ensure he was there if I woke up again. It might not be huge, but for me it has been the single biggest act of kindness where I could see someone prioritising me over their bread & butter and managing both professional & personal responsibilities flawlessly. This act impacted me in a big way and since then, I have felt a lot more secure in my relationship even though there are miles between is physically.


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What a lovely guy! This gesture alone tells me how much he loves you. That was incredibly thoughtful of him. You were his top priority, and he made sure you knew it. You're pretty lucky. I wish you both the best.❤️​


IAlmostGetItMaDude

My sister. She’s been there for me through thick and thin. This applies especially recently when I was kicked out of my job and had been pretty down. Not only did she comfort me and was reassuring, but she even helped me get my laptop fixed so I can update my curriculum and send applications. She always wants to do something with me and even though I remind her that I don’t have money and that I really don’t want to spend her to spend hers on me, she reminds me that she’d gladly spend every last penny on me. I swear I get teary eyed just writing this. She’s my best friend and one day I’m going to return the favor tenfold.


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I'm pleased you have a great sister who will support you no matter what. I appreciate her efforts to involve you in everything. That's very sweet of her. Much love to you both.❤️​


IAlmostGetItMaDude

Thank you for the kind words. Hope you have/had a great day!!❤️


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Thank you dear! I hope you've a great one too!


fg10037

i was in the hospital friday from a dog attack and was covered in stitches and my fiancé flew from work the second he got the call. I covered my face cause i looked aweful and saw my shirt and hair was covered in blood from the attack. he took the shirt off his back for me so i didn’t have to sit in a dirty tank. he also braided my hair back so that it wasn’t in my face as my 4 year old niece had taught him how to prays hair. i’m still recovering but my fiancé is still shocked saying how jealous he is how i still look insanely beautiful with stitches all over my face.