Heartbreak is never easy. Whether you’re going through a breakup, the loss of a loved one, or simply a tough day, it can be oh-so difficult to carry on with life like normal. This is especially true when you have to be in public. This is also just one of the reasons it’s so important to be kind to others because we can never truly know what they’re going through. A woman named Hannah not only experienced heartbreak recently, but she also had a total stranger make her day.
It all started when Hannah’s long-term relationship officially ended. She and her friend proceeded to sit in a hotel restaurant. Here, Hannah cried and vented for two hours. During that time, the restaurant staff not only took note, but also came up with a sweet way to make Hannah’s day better. Without being asked, a dessert was brought out. With it, a message that reads, “things will get better.”
“It’s safe to say I cried even more when I saw the dessert,” Hannah shares.
In sharing this beautiful moment, Hannah is inspiring others to share small acts of kindness they’ve experienced that make them think, “I’ll never forget this.”
Strangers Share “Small Acts of Kindness I’ll Never Forget”
Like Hannah, the woman in the story below knows what it’s like to experience heartbreak in public. But like Hannah, a kind stranger didn’t hesitate to let her know that she is not alone and will be okay.
This is a trend seen in every story shared in the comments of the original post.
“I was crying alone on the beach and a girl came up to me dropped off some shells by my side and said ‘I don’t know what you’re going through but I collected these pretty shells for you,'” another person writes.
There are some stories that especially highlight that, sometimes, folks don’t need grand gestures to feel seen or heard. All they need is someone who is willing to keep them company.
“One time I cried on the bus and an older woman just sat next to me and held my hand,” someone shares. “No words, just squeezed my hand and let me cry.”
No matter what you’re going through, I hope these moments of kindness remind you that you are not alone!
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