[Secretum]

I am so overwhelmed by sadness and all the evil in the world that I cannot see the good and beautiful. Can you please share stories of beautiful things? People being selfless, good things happening, etc.?

Thanks!

[Teddy Bear]

The Media usually covers up good stories. They don't sell well. You have to look for these. Just start looking in your own life.

[cashart10]

It's hard. I would suggest my therapist. She also co-leads a group I'm in. She has offered that if I ever "freak out" while I am there (one of my greatest fears), she will sneak out to comfort me. Simple as it may be, it made me want to cry. She cares so much for me even though I am just another client. Some times it is only the little things that bring the most comfort and reassurance.

She also advised me that there is money available to us through our church and that she would vouch for me as a client she trusts.

[CycloMary]

At work, a girl got a list of children from a local orphanage & their Christmas wish lists.

She & one other girl were going to get one item on each list but then word got around the office.
There are about 20 orphaned children. Each lady I work with took a child's list & got everything on them. Some of these kids wanted socks! And books.
Simple things, not expensive stuff. My coworkers have gotten lots of extras, too.

I think it's awesome that they all helped out & are making these kids' Christmas wishes come true. They have been bringing in bags of stuff & wrapping it for these kids.
It makes my heart smile to know there are decent caring people around.
God bless them & these precious children.

[cashart10]

My brother and sister and law just took in yet another baby (their 2nd) taken into CPS custody because the babies were born addicted (by my 2nd cousins). They have 4 kids of their own to care for. They are aged 40 and 45.

[Kymaro]

probably way out of context but think of the good'ol King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The world knows his successful music, his trials, how rich he was - but no one mentioned the 36 foundations that he unselfishly gave to. Nobody notes that many of his lyrics are about loving oneself and humanity. Some times we need to take the time to dig through the weeds to find the rose.

I´ve only been on this site a few days, but I have seen selfless acts. Members putting their pain aside for just a few moments to reach out to someone else in need. That gives me hope

When I was inpatient there was a nurse who always looked out for me - putting socks on my cold feet, bringing extra blankets, giving me some extra cinnamon on my oatmeal, etc - they were all really small things but I'll never forget her kindness.

PS. I love this thread idea/topic.

[WibblyWobbly]

I was shopping the other day and overheard a woman giving an interview to a reporter about child abuse in the church. She told the story of her victimization and the legislation she is pushing to extend the statute of limitations on child sex crimes. I thought it was amazing that she has devoted her life to advocacy after being victimized.

I used to volunteer as a child advocate for the courts, did it for 6 years before I got too overwhelmed juggling everything. I took one girl who lived in foster care downtown for her first concert using donated tickets. She had never been on the subway before or seen Chinatown. I bought her ice cream at a street vendor after the concert and she told me it was the best night of her life.

[HALLIEBETH87]

The other day my t, who is new to me, bought large hot chocolates for us and we drank them in session together. Little thing I guess but she's a t at a busy clinic and it meant a lot to me. She's always offering me coffee too

[gayleggg]

I help out a friend that does quilting for the public. She doe memory quilts for those that have lost a loved one. She puts special caring and creativity into every one. She goes that extra mile for those grieving. She truly does this from the heart.

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[baseline]

The other day I was in great distress over the death of my mother n law. I was trying to get to the hospital before it was too late. A woman recognized that I was in great need and she turned out to be a case manager in the ER. She put her arm around me and took me directly where I needed to be. Got me through security and all the red tape so that I could be with my family. She later came to me and instinctively wrapped her arm around me and fixed my hair like a loving relative and told me the kindest sweetest words of comfort! A total stranger giving so selflessly to one who was in great pain! There are many beautiful people and experiences in the world. xo

[hahayeahtotallylol]

Beauty in the honesty of imperfection