The kindness of strangers: dazed, confused and far from home, a train worker offered me a place to stay
Briefly

Feeling utterly lost and overwhelmed in an unfamiliar city, I was left with only $20 and no real plan for the night ahead. I was terrified.
The staff's initial assurance quickly turned to responsibility being mine, leaving me scrambling for solutions in a foreign city with no resources.
When I revealed my predicament, the Sydney Trains employee's kindness shone through; she offered to take me home and ensure my safety.
The connection I failed to catch led to an unexpected, frightening night in Sydney, but also to an act of kindness I would never forget.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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