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Harried parent let in front at grocery store.

a toddler with black hair and medium light skin tone sits in a trolley beside grocery store shelves filled with sweets.

“A lady behind me in the grocery line had kids’ party supplies in her cart – she looked harried and I had only a few things in my basket. I asked her if she’d like to go ahead, and she started to tear up, and thanked me profusely.

I wonder if everyone tried to do these ‘small things’ more often it wouldn’t feel like such a big deal when they do happen? I’m introverted (sometimes painfully) and awkward, but it’s still good to try.”

We couldn’t agree more – and that’s why we share these stories, to show that kindness is normal and happening all the time, and still worth celebrating!

Check out some of our other stories:

Free haircuts for unhoused.

B&B owners come to the rescue in snow.

Stranger leaves kind note on car windscreen.