The kindness of strangers: she gave me a pristine white handkerchief to mop up the blood on my face
A stranger's small, selfless act—offering a cherished handkerchief—transformed a frightening injury into a comforting reminder to practice unobtrusive kindness.
The kindness of strangers: a gentle flight attendant made me feel I wasn't alone
One of the flight attendants knelt down next to me and asked if there was anything he could do to help. I said, My sister has just died, I don't think anyone can help.
People Are Sharing Their Stories That No One Quite Believes, And Damn, Some Of These Are Wild
'I randomly ended up sitting next to the same stranger on three different flights in two days - without planning it. We joked that the universe was forcing us to become friends.'