Every stranger we pass is going through something we’ll likely never know about. Realizing this can sometimes make you feel helpless. What can just one person do, after all, when there are so many that are hurting? But thanks to story shared on social media, we’re reminded that even the smallest acts of kindness can turn someone’s day around. And, in this case, all it takes is a simple note on a train.
This TikTok user, who lives in the UK, shares that they have borderline personality disorder (BPD). As is the case with any mental health disorder, BPD affects everyone differently. That being said, with BPD, common symptoms can include difficulties managing emotions and behaviors as well as suicidal ideations.
As this user shares, one day, they were having what they call a “really bad BPD episode” that began when they got on a train at Manchester Oxford Road. As they unfolded a table to place their drink on it, they discovered a note.
Simple Note on a Train Leaves Permanent Impact
“Be somebody nobody thought you could be,” the note reads.
This TikTok user found this so inspiring, she says that it “instantly put a smile on my face.” In fact, she even got a tattoo with that very message!
Now, she’s on a mission to find that person so she can thank them for herself.
“Whoever and wherever you are, thank you,” the user shares. “I needed to hear it. Your act of kindness meant so much to me. It’s with me forever now.”
It goes to show that there are many more ways for us to make a positive impact than we might think!
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