The Day I Learned Kindness Always Finds Its Way Back

I became a mom at 18, and by then, I was already familiar with people’s judgment. Whispers, stares, and assumptions became part of my everyday life. But one afternoon, something happened that reminded me the world still holds so much goodness.

While I was out with my baby, an elderly woman approached me. She pressed a folded $20 bill into my hand and said warmly, “Here, honey. Diapers get expensive.” Her words were simple, but her kindness touched me deeply.When I got home, I unfolded the bill and found a small piece of paper tucked inside. In neat handwriting, it read: “You’re stronger than you think.”