Kindness Stories / Feel Good Stories

Thank You, Bystanders, Who Helped Me When My Wife Had A Fall

By Sadimgnik5 on August 13, 2026 / 2,736 views

Y'know, I genuinely love the Brisbane community, sometimes. My wife (67) and I (68) had gone into Southbank today, because the weather was lovely and we wanted a day out of the house. She is undergoing chemo which is, as you can imagine, knocking her around a bit so we take what wins we can. After our perambulation, and some lunch, we had just reached the Cultural Centre busway...

Wood Chopping And Water Carrying

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 12, 2026 / 2,898 views

My new story is for everyone who has had to work hard in this life. I hope you enjoy it. God bless you always. You can sometimes find a lot of wisdom in just a few words. There is an old Zen proverb that goes: “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” These words truly speak to me now because as a teenager I literally had to do...

I Don't Have A Lot Of Money, But I Do Have Empathy

By Eretica13 on August 11, 2026 / 2,947 views

I live in Austin, TX. It is dangerously hot here. I buy cheap beef jerky treats and granola bars and dog biscuits. And I buy a cheap flat of water bottles that I keep in the fridge. Whenever I leave the house, I always grab a couple of paper bags and throw in a couple beef jerky treats and granola bars and a bag of dog biscuits. I keep the waters cold in a little mini lunch cooler I have....

Open Letter To Aaron, Who Checked On Me On My Way To Birmingham Airport

By Aidaxosa on August 10, 2026 / 2,774 views

Today I was feeling a bit under the weather as I made my way to the Birmingham airport. I really wanted to talk to someone but it's a Mondav morning, everyone back home is working so I was kind of on my own and feeling a bit lonely. I started crying as I waited for my train when Aaron (a complete stranger) asked if I was okay. I do what you do in these situations, you lie and say that yes...

My Giving Garden

By Iamverymelodramatic on August 08, 2026 / 3,188 views

I wanted to quietly spread kindness and joy throughout our community and neighbors have loved it. People are adding to it, taking from it, and even bringing things back after a few days. It’s been so beautiful to see and I’ve received so many positive responses to it. After only 4 days we’ve had so many additions and changes. I am so unbelievably happy that it...

Climbed Stone Mountain With My Autistic Son

By A Friend on August 07, 2026 / 2,757 views

I’m really proud of Andrew. He climbed the mountain with me, which was the right of passage with my dad. He did a great job and really enjoyed it. It’s nice to have something we can share together that really has nothing to do with his autism but has everything to do with his autism. It has nothing to do with it because it’s hiking and he’s a kid and loves it. It...

The Life You Put Into Them

By on August 06, 2026 / 2,965 views

I hope this new story of mine reminds you to make the most of each day you have here. God bless you always. Getting older is a funny thing. When I was a teenager I would lift weights in the morning, jog two-and-a-half miles to the local swimming pool, and then swim the rest of the afternoon. Well the other night I slept the tiniest bit crooked and woke up with my entire back twisted into...

My Daughter Needed Glasses. The Receptionist Broke The Rules To Make That Happen

By A Friend on August 05, 2026 / 2,996 views

Basically, I took my 5 year old to get her eyes checked before kindergarten. She had been sitting pretty close to the TV, and getting close when looking at paper with writing or drawings on them. We went to the earliest appointment available at the optometrist, and had her exam done. She needed glasses, and needed to start wearing them immediately. My daughter was thrilled to learn she was getting...

Morning Note From My Grandpa

By International_Elk287 on August 04, 2026 / 3,175 views

I came into the kitchen this morning to find this note from my grandpa who had already left the house for his early morning errands. I recently moved back to my home state and am living with family until I can move into my new place next month. My grandpa is one of my best friends, and he helped raise me. I consider him more like a father to be honest. I’ve been having a really...

I Just Wanna Hold Child Me And Tell Her 'we Did It'

By Western_Froyo6627 on August 03, 2026 / 1,368 views

I used to be a homeless addict with no will to live. And now I'm crocheting in a hammock in the courtyard of the home I own with the love of my life and our 3 cats, Sunday, relaxing before going into uni tomorrow for my PhD in my passion subject. I just wanna hold child me and tell her "we did it" 🥹 And for anyone that needs to hear it, you can do it too!...

Simple Acts Can Make A Difference, Take The Time For Others

By ThatTravel5692 on August 03, 2026 / 2,785 views

I live in the desert, with highs reaching 115° lately. The man who does weekly maintanance on my pool is quite awkward. I believe he has some kind of Autism or other issue, but he does a great job. Last week I noticed he had his van windows all the way down, and had no sunshade in his windshield. So before he arrived for this week's service, I went to Walmart and bought him a $10...

A Wonderful Family Made My Night When I Made The Ticket Mistake

By AlphaVictor87 on August 02, 2026 / 2,768 views

I along with millions of others were one to buy my ticket for Spiderman Brand New Day months ago. I’d been waiting for this for so long. Had it on my calendar, worked out the evening with the wife so she had an easier go with the kiddos while I was out. I got to the theater, showed my “ticket” to the taker. It was just my email. They said which theater and I said great. Went to get...

A Four-Legged Friend

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 01, 2026 / 2,719 views

It was the first school dance during my freshman year at college. I didn’t have a date but decided to go anyway. It was fun for the first hour. I danced to all the fast dances, joked with my friends, and drank a lot of punch. As the time wore on, however, I noticed the couples dancing to all the slow dances and started to feel an ache and loneliness deep inside of me. After a while I walked out into the...

My Coworker Bought The New Guy (me) A Brand New Battery For My Motorcycle

By CuriousAssistance99 on July 31, 2026 / 2,475 views

I just started a new job about two weeks ago. Entirely new field, as I was a bartender/manager for the majority of my adult life. I didn’t know a thing about RV’s, but I’m a fast learner and dedicated. Anyway, I’ve always made it a point to work hard and do the extra things without needing to be asked. Multiple coworkers have mentioned how much they appreciate it. Even the...

From 50 To 57 - Later Life Fitness Transformation

By Ok-Selection6302 on July 29, 2026 / 2,687 views

I began a fitness quest at age 50. As can be seen, I do have a disability. The damage was caused by a drunk driver in 2009. Despite this, I am in the best shape of my life at age 57. I have found that a combination of cardio, strength, training, food logging using an app, group support, and changing my habits have been very effective. As the question does come up, I’ve...

A Box Of Breakfast

By Leann Freedom on July 28, 2026 / 2,756 views

Just before starting 6th grade I had to move across the country and start at a new school. My parents went through a nasty divorce and my mom got diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly thereafter. She was working 3 jobs while renting a room for me and my sister. We shared the tiny space, the 3 of us in my godmothers home. I was so nervous about starting a new school and making friends. I...

You Look Like You Need Some Help

By A Friend on July 28, 2026 / 2,543 views

Hello, I'm a 48 year old, and worked as a timber furniture maker for 30-ish years. Last year I had a stroke, and lost my job. Also can’t do physical work anymore. This has rocked me obviously, and not too cheerful about entry level work now I have to change drastically in my skills. I lost the work in Nov last year, and today it was really hard. Just very depressing. I thought I will go...