“Well, that doesn’t sound like him. At all.” That was the common response I received when telling close friends or family members about the abuse
Category: Confessions
Kindness Stopped This Homeless Man From Committing Suicide
Today I went to Dunkin (Donuts) and saw a clearly homeless guy singing on the side of the road and picking up change. Eventually I
A Homeless Guy Did This for Me.
I was doing this crappy market research job where I’d stand outside supermarkets and ask people for their receipts if they didn’t need to keep
Humbled by Kindness…
…A few humbling kind experiences all wrapped into one: Humbling experience #1. My mom got suddenly diagnosed with cancer and deteriorated unbelievably quickly. She seemed
20 Confessions of a Minister’s Wife – By Rita Davis
Being married to a minister was not something I had on my to-do list. I just happened to fall in love with a guy who
When Kindness Goes Unnoticed – By Alexa Doncsecz
It’s not about being the hero. When I was a child, my age still in the single digits, my mom and I used to walk
My Regrets as a 46-Year Old, and Advice to Others at a Crossroad – By John Jerryson
Hi, my name’s John. I’ve been lurking for a while, but I’ve finally made an account to post this. I need to get my life
The Absolute Magic of a Compliment Sincerely Given
“Image via Carla Cosgrove. Click here to read her post about kindness & the art of accepting a compliment: http://candourstore.com/2014/09/candour-store-challenge-i-dare-you-to-say-something-nice/“
Waiter! A Cup of Coffee for the Lady! – by Annie Mimi Hall
This is a love story from the assisted living. I sat with this particular lady today and she made time to tell me the following
I Want to Show What Depression Looks Like So No One Else Suffers in Silence – by Faris Khalifa
I’m often asked about how I feel since I came out about my mental illness to the world and the answer is always the same:
The Important Thing About Yelling – by Rachel Macy Stafford
I cherish the notes I receive from my children—whether they are scribbled with a Sharpie on a yellow sticky note or written in perfect penmanship
Enough – by Rachel Macy Stafford
Sometimes I find myself sitting behind the wheel of the car thinking, Enough. Enough with the bickering. Enough with the chauffeuring, the gas-guzzling, the bumper-to-bumper.
Love Is Class, How Much Do You Have? A short story of two heroes on a sidewalk – by Sean Smith
We sat watching from the Starbucks window. It was November 12th, 2013. It was 37º outside, with intense wind whipping through the glass jungle that
Care Can Not Be Purchased – by Byron Hamel
People who know me, know that I am constantly approached by people in need. People who know me on a deeper level are already aware
Anne Lamott (Author) Writes Down Every Single Thing She Knows, As of Today
I am going to be 61 years old in 48 hours. Wow. I thought i was only forty-seven, but looking over the paperwork, I see
Kind Strangers Saved Me When I Tried to Kill Myself – by DrizztDo
I was in a really tough spot a couple of years ago. I was 24, homeless, and extremely depressed. I had recently stopped shooting Heroin
I Watched a Young Girl Teach Her Father a Lesson About Humanity – by Caleb Noal
I posted this on my personal Facebook page, it was something that I experienced firsthand and wish to share it with my fellow New Yorkers.
Birthday Blessings – by Jay Westrom
I recently stopped at a convenience store for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. As I was walking in, I remembered it was March 17th and
My Godmother Inspires Self-Love And Compassion – by Elizabeth Wellington
Linda, my godmother, has been a constant source of inspiration for me since my high school years. Through her grace and compassion, she showed me
All This Homeless Veteran and His Dog Needed Was Human Kindness…
While seated at a Starbucks, a homeless man came in and sat nearby. His scent was unpleasant and people looked at him and rolled their
In Our Moment of Need An Anonymous Stranger Regularly Helped to Feed My Family
“When I was laid off years ago, with my wife and two kids to feed, someone would send me either $100 cash or a grocery
Travel Woes Kindle the Kindness of Strangers – by Tessie Swope
Nothing reminds you that you’re a single parent quite like air travel with a toddler. During a trip home for Christmas last year, I brought
A Funny and Sweet True Story From a Nursing Home I Worked At – by Annie Mimi Hall
This is a story of kindness between two roommates at one of the nursing homes I have worked at. I have seen roommates look out
Get Positive: Sorting Your Junk – by Ronovan Writes
People comment often wondering how I stay positive, how I keep doing all I do in the face of what I live with. How can
My Story: Coffee the Dog – by Mona Chung-Chao
Who would have thought that a silly dog with attitude would pull my family through the worst crisis we had ever faced? My dog, Coffee,
