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Good Things Happen

July 16, 2021 6 Comments

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I was walking down a quiet street when another woman, coming the opposite way, grabbed my arm and stopped me. She said, “Excuse me, but I’m having a bad day and I wondered if we could have a hug.” Her voice was shaky and her eyes were red from crying. She was middle-aged and sort-of ordinary, as I am. And I thought, Why not? I’m having pretty shitty day, too, so we did. After a few seconds, we both said thank you and went our separate ways. I had a soft smile on my face, but I checked my wallet anyway.

By Avery Mathers

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  1. Rita+Riebel-Mitchell says

    July 16, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Not sure I would have hugged, but if I was having a bad day, too, I might. And I would definitely check for my wallet afterward! Congrats!

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  2. Brian says

    July 16, 2021 at 11:36 pm

    Wow! What a fantastic, realistic story. I really enjoyed this one.

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  3. Deanna Salser says

    July 17, 2021 at 9:26 am

    Trust but verify. Great shortie.

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  4. Derek McMillan says

    July 17, 2021 at 10:23 am

    I would have checked my wallet afterwards too. I think we are in a non-hugging climate at the moment but that will probably change.

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  5. Madison Randolph says

    July 19, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Love!

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  6. Maca says

    July 21, 2021 at 10:40 am

    So wholesome! I would have checked my wallet too.

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