Sometimes, people tell you it’s best to ignore strangers and don’t speak to them.
Other times, strangers can be the best people in the world when you need someone the most. Sometimes, in life, strangers re the ones who can help you, heal you, and rescue you when you need it the most because no one else is around. For that, we thank them.
Some help during a panic attack.
punkynomie says that during school, they ran to the bathroom having a very bad panic attack. They didn’t want to think about it, and a very kind stranger came in and began to talk about her dress, how pretty it was, and her own dress she was wearing. It helped take her mind off of it.
One person helped reunite a mother and her son.
mizmac85 says that they worked at a FedEx after Hurricane Katrina when an older woman came in with a photo of her son. She asked if the FedEx worker can help her upload it to the computer to help her post it online so some can try to help her.
Months later she came back in with her son to thank the worker for helping her find her missing child.
Helping them overcome fear.
“Sat next to a middle-aged lady on an airplane. It was her first time flying and she was freaking out. I held her hand and arm through takeoff, landing, and during the slight turbulence during the flight. Normally I’m not a touchy person, but this felt natural,” said cheezydan.
EMTs spend a lot of intimate moments with families.
Skavis18 shared that as an EMT, they share many intimate moments with families. One was when they spent five minutes doing CPR on a family grandfather and got him back to life. The moment between the family was very intense.
Finding missing things.
kissLarryBirdsbelly said on the way to the car they had dropped their keys and didn’t realize. A kind stranger got their attention and then made sure to throw them 20 feet in the air. They mouthed “thank you” and it was so effortless, they were shocked.
Moms helping other moms.
“In a public bathroom, a very pregnant lady was there with her two young daughters. Neither could reach the sink to wash their hands, and mom was too pregnant to be lifting them.
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I’m a mom, so I offered. I held the girls up (one at a time) while they each washed and dried their hands and then sent them back with mom,” said bubblegum1286.
Making sure everyone is safe.
cutehulhu said that at a bus stop, they had seen a guy bothering a girl by herself, being forward and pushy with her. He stepped in and pretended to be a friend that had not seen her in a long time, and made sure to tell the guy to leave her alone, too.
Comforting people in need.
IvyRoseOrre says at the post office, she politely asked a man if there was a line. He cursed her out and it really got to her, so she began to cry. A lady nearby comforted her and hugged her while she cried, helping calm her down.
Airplanes are scary.
teamnoslay said that on an airplane, there was tons of turbulence that was happening. They grabbed the arm of a complete stranger and the two held each other until it finally stopped and things calmed down again.
Sticking around when they need someone.
mrkingchicken said that they lost their dog when it was hit by a car. Kind strangers stopped to see if things were okay and even called the Reddit user’s parents to get in touch with them.
Intimate moments under the stars.
chili_inthe_mist said the summer before middle school, they were at a party and laying down watching the stars when a girl came and laid down next to them and watched the stars with them, in complete silence. It was moving.
Trying to save the day.
chili_inthe_mist said that when they were 10 or 11, they saw a t-bone car accident in front of their home and the person had their collarbone broken and popping out. They tried to help as best as they could, with their boy scout experience.
Helping people get food.
“A homeless woman in front of a Wal-Mart asked me for a dollar because she was trying to scrape up 10 dollars for food I think but I gave her all the physical money I had on me which was 7 dollars. She was happy that she received so much from one person and extended her arms out for a hug,” said SalemWitchBurial.
Awkward moments turned nice.
LiquidSoCrates accidentally got into a girl’s car, thinking it was theirs, because they had the same exact car. Instead of freaking out, she was cool about it and they ended up having a really nice conversation together.
Comfort is everything.
“I went to NY for New Year’s and forgot to pack my anti-depressants. I was there for 4 days. On the way back home, I decided to watch The Color Purple on my phone.
I was already a bit on edge having not had my meds, and I was just openly sobbing, watching the movie. The woman next to me kept silently reaching over and patting my hand,” said plssendfood.
