Grateful for a stranger at the bus stop who made me feel seen today via /r/gratitude

I know this might sound small, but today was one of those days where everything just felt… heavy. Missed my bus, spilled coffee on my shirt, and got chewed out at work for something that wasn’t even my fault.

While waiting for the next bus, this older lady sitting next to me noticed I looked upset. She didn’t pry, didn’t ask what was wrong, she just said, “Rough day?” and handed me a tissue. Then she told me she keeps extras because “you never know who might need one.”

We just sat there quietly for a few minutes, and for some reason that little act hit me harder than anything else today. I didn’t even catch her name, but that moment pulled me out of my spiral a bit.

I guess I’m just grateful that there are still people who do small kind things with no reason at all. The world feels a little less cold because of her.