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Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2550 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 9:02amReport post

Friend of mine at work is going through frightening times as she waits for an operation for something that has the potential to turn out nasty.

I've shown her lots of understanding and reassurance over the past few weeks. She turned round to me this morning and said "there aren't many people in this world as kind and thoughtful as you" giving me a big hug.

She knows nothing about by troubles by the way. It just made me feel proud that I am helping her and the person I have become.

It felt good.

Edited Tue November 14, 2023 9:06am

K4

Member since
October 2022

611 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 9:05amReport post

Well done, Smile, she's clearly a lucky lady to have you too.



Xxxx

Caggie164

Member since
October 2023

274 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 9:08amReport post

Smile

Just shows how lovely you are.Being supportive and a good friend when you have you're own worries. You should feel proud x

Life feels over

Member since
September 2022

412 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 9:25amReport post

I think being able to show absolute compassion to others whilst silently carrying this burden says a great deal about a person. She is lucky to have your support as is your son xx

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2550 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 9:38amReport post

An ironic twist her son and mine have the same name...... so a slight gulp when she proudly speaks of her boy!!!!!!

Just want an end to it

Member since
October 2023

212 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 10:21amReport post

Oh Smile, this makes my heart burst. everything of yours I have read is always with so much compasion. Never let that dull xx

rainyday52

Member since
April 2023

447 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 10:25amReport post

This is such an indication how our awful situations can actually refine us in some ways - an incredibly painful process for sure, but something good being formed from that process.

Well done, Smile xx

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2550 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 12:34pmReport post

Ahhhh thanks ladies - I didn't write this for praise but to get across even good can make it's way through our pain & suffering......

glimpses of sun through those dark stormy clouds

:-)

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2402 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 6:20pmReport post

You are indeed a very kind and compassionate person Smile xx always grateful for our friendship x

Louise74

Member since
June 2023

45 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 7:31pmReport post

The most compassionate and kind people are those who've suffered most in my experience. Just look at the women on here xx

Ocean

Member since
September 2023

766 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 9:18pmReport post

Just imagine how much better the world would be if every work place had someone like you, Smile, in it. I only wish you worked with me.

LostAndTorn

Member since
November 2023

72 posts

Posted Tue November 14, 2023 9:43pmReport post

What a lovely friend you are. I think we can all learn a lot about helping others and paying it forward, even when we can't share our own problems and concerns.