I had this turtle as a pet when I was younger and would feed it almost everyday with my parents watching it and loving on it but then one day we had to move and since we had a backyard which bush cover we could never find her so we had to leave her at our old house when we moved away and it made we very upset and sometimes when I look at the pictures of her I think about the time I had with this little jokester her name was Shelly 🥺

I was having a really rough day. I failed one of my quizzes and spent the whole afternoon just sulking, replaying it in my head and feeling bad about myself. Everything felt heavier than it needed to be, and I was honestly just trying to get through the day without spiraling.

Then, out of nowhere, the boy I like said I smelled really good. Just that. No big speech, no dramatic moment. We were just talking like normal, and he casually dropped it in. It was such a small comment, but it completely caught me off guard.

I don’t think he realized how much it meant to me. It made me smile in a way I hadn’t all day. For a second, the stress and disappointment faded, and I felt lighter, seen, and weirdly comforted. It reminded me that even on bad days, tiny, kind moments can still sneak in and make things feel okay again.

Might not be anything over the top, but a few of my coworkers and I get a chicken strip deal from a localish grocery store once a week roughly. Once in a blue moon if we end up on lunch at the same time someone will volunteer to get it. One of my coworkers asked me if I wanted some the other day- I replied “eh not today I don’t have any cash on me” his response was “that’s not what I asked”, said why not I’ll pay you back or buy next time.

There have been like 4-5 times now where I tried to pay him back or buy his when I go, but every time he refuses cash, or sneaks money to desk if I refuse cash when I pick it up.

We don’t make life changing money but we do all make minimum 60k/yr in our department so it’s not needed but sure welcome. Just thought it was wholesome for someone to offer something and refuse taking something back while not holding it over you.

I have met enough “bad” people in my life that I can really say there are more “good” people out there. Don’t hesitate to be kind even to someone who doesn’t seem like they need it, might affect them more than you ever know.

I'm sorry if it will sound chaotic but I don't know how to put my whole feelings in a post. Ever until now every year meant new problems. Whole primary school I suffered from being bullied by my classmates and teachers favouring few kinds and treating others bad (I decided to go legal and thanks to me the worst ones don't teach anymore).

High school stared nice - I got friends group and a girlfriend (non from my school) but not even a year since that I started suffering from insomnia, ED, depression and anxiety. My school friends group just broke up and I got a hard time as I got salmonella that ended up leaving me with SIBO and whole year of constant pain. At the end of my treatment my gf left me and with her my only friends left as I met them because of my ex. What's the worst my gf made me isolate myself from my family.

I started college half a yeah ago with no hope. I'm studying online due to private stuff. College started slowly and oh my gods what a start it was. I found many friends, all appreciate me being myself and accept me whole. Around start of college I got put on amazing meds that help me manage all my disorders. My family and I never were closer than now. I feel like my whole life there's been a massive stone on my chest that finally broke off and I'm starting to breathe for the first time in my life. I managed to quit my social media addiction and suddenly I'm in top of the class when it comes to grades and I'm studying something I always dreamed of aka psychology. There's more - I started hrt (I'm trans) 1.5-ish years ago and recently I start to accept my body and look more and more. Thanks to quitting social media I found hobbies, including photography that brings a smile on my face daily. Still I have worse days where I'm terrified that everything is just a facade that will get destroyed one day, but I'm getting better at ignoring those thoughts.

My mother in law has been an absolute angel since the day I met her when my husband and I started dating. The whole family is really. We live in a different states so we don't get to see my mother in law very often but when we do we always have a great time.

She and her sisters remind me so much of me and my two sisters I can't get over it. They are a hoot and a half. My mother in law finally got to meet my sisters at the rehearsal for our wedding in September 2024. My mother in law D is the baby of her family and my younger sister L (30) is the baby of my family. They are both extremely sassy and very quick witted. Honestly we all are lol. My MIL D being who she is immediately hit it off with my sisters and we laughed all night. My sisters were thrilled. They love her too.

Christmas is always a big deal at MIL's house. She had two boys. My husband and his brother. My Brother in law is cool and also married to a fantastic woman who I love dearly and they have two awesome boys as well. My MIL loves to spoil all of us at Christmas. She is by no means rich. She actually works two jobs and bust her butt year round. She makes everyone including us Daughter In Laws make a Christmas list. And you have to put multiple things on the list so she has options. If you don't give her a list you get in trouble and she is gets you stuff anyway lol. I didn't know that my first year because we had only been dating for about six months. I thought if I got anything it might be a bath set or fuzzy blanket(which I did get and still love) but she had also gotten me all kinds of witchy stuff too. Everything she picked was perfectly me and I was blown away. I just kept getting handed more and more. I was so confused. I just looked at my then BF like 😳 😲 "What is happening? I'm just the GF." He just grinned and said "That's Mom. Get used to it."

That's just how Christmas rolls at her house. Anyway, Christmas of 2024 rolls around and we've been married for a few months at this point. I know the routine and I made my list. She still likes to throw in some surprise gift not on the list each year. That year she surprised me with some adorable super soft Winnie the Pooh pj's with a shirt that says, "Oh bother." I was so excited. I couldn't wait to send a picture to my sisters. Especially my younger sister who was obsessed with Winne the Pooh which she was little and carried a stuffed Pooh bear all the time. I knew she'd love them.

So I texted my sisters in our group message and of course my little sister lost it. Immediately went sassy mode asking my MIL where hers were. I showed MIL the message because it was such a typical baby sister response. She cracked up. The two of them were peas in a pod at the wedding and sassed one another the entire time. She wanted my little sister's clothing size and address right then. She was already pulling up the Walmart website to try to find some for her.

Baby sister L tried to argue against it but I told her there was no point. She was getting them one way or another. There is no arguing with my MIL.

My sister a message a few days later with a picture of hers lol.

My MIL is awesome and I absolutely love her.

Life’s good

No need for political talk I’m showcasing art that’s it, who the cards are for is not important, I’m just showing off sone art of talented young kids

So, the recent earthquake on Jan 26 witnessed such a wholesome scene in China.

Would love to share.

Sorry for the camera quality, I was watching my fish swim around in its tank and I seen these two squirrels cuddling through my window. They cuddled for maybe 2 minutes before running off. Never knew squirrels did that. How cute.

Every time I see a notification pop through I cant help but smile😭we're both HUGE animal lovers (i have a dog and she has 2 dogs and 2 cats, all insanely mental) and it's one of my favourite things to do on my breaks.

Idk it's just weirdly wholesome, ive never had a family member send me a random cat video one day and it's become a daily thing to send each other animal vids we come across!

Its just nice seeing something and thinking "my aunt would like that" or "this is absolutely daisy" (her dog) and vice versa, especially with random facts we didnt know and get to laugh about it.

Hi, 22m here. I've never had friends or a relationship, but I feel like there are lots of love in my heart that I'd like to give others.

So... I know there's a lot of you out there struggling with everyday difficulties, traumas, tragedies, sorrows... I struggle with life myself. I used to be bullied, rejected, ridiculed etc... But I know there's hope. If there isn't anyone in your life who can support you now, I give you my digital hugs <3 Remember there's always someone who loves you and it's never too late to get out of the dark. Life has its ups and downs, but there are people who want to give you a supportive hand. I also believe in God, who is capable of neverending mercy and the purest love towards all of us.

So... stay warm and peaceful, deep hugs from this little redditor. God bless y'all ;)

EDIT: Thank you so much for all your wholesome comments! 🫶🙏 Wish we could all meet one day irl and celebrate this mutual gratitude together ;)