Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A kind act to soothe the pain


--by FairyBubbles, posted Mar 8, 2016
I was in a shop the other day and the lady in front of me asked for something to sooth her sore lips. The assistant said that was easy and got out lots of balms. Then the lady asked if she had anything to sooth the pain of losing her husband. The assistant said she hadn't. I gave the lady a hug and for a few moments that seemed to help her.
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FRank S wrote: There is nothing better then a warm hug from a friend (& yes, a stranger too) in the few months after loosing your spouse.
cabbage wrote: Thank you for being an angel to her. Bless you.
Edda wrote: One also hat so be willing to receive a hug. Once i was recalled for a diagnostic mammogram. Several women were also waiting, everyone a bit anxious. The friendly attendant asked if anyone needed a hug. The other women seemed too shy, and the attendant eager to do so. So, we hugged, and we both felt good about it.
noush wrote: Hug worth a billion at times! Great support u extended dear!
ashagauri wrote: A hug is what really helps when one is disturbed. Especially when it is spontaneous and comes from the heart. A great act indeed.
info66 wrote: Wonderful contact there!! Good for you (both)!!
kjoyw wrote: How sweet of you to do that!
splain wrote: That would have made her feel better. Some people when they lose their partners, miss those hugs and warmth of another person. Good one
terre wrote: Thank you so much for being there and hugging her. I know that helped, at least a bit.
pluto178 wrote: Ah bless thats just what she needed. x

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