What Is the Kindest Thing Someone You Loved Has Ever Done for You? (Part 2)
Last time, we shared beautiful stories of love and kindness that touched our hearts. The response was overwhelming, with many more people reaching out to share their own experiences of being loved in the most meaningful ways. So here we are again, sharing more of the kind of love that doesn’t trend but lingers.
MJ: I'm not sure it counts, but when I was critically ill, my family took care of me. My dad, on the other hand, is very openly affectionate and has pretty much done it all: given me his phone so I could use it for school while he had no phone, given me his laptop too, stayed with me when I was hospitalized, and driven hours because I said I was craving donkunu. He went out of his way that year to give me a gift, and I kept the envelope.
Juliet Obaniyi: One time in school, I was very sick and couldn't get anything done. A friend came over, got me fruits on his way, cooked for me, waited for me to eat it all, did all my dishes, and made sure my room was clean before leaving. It doesn't seem like a lot, but it really meant a lot to me because I didn't really experience all that growing up.
There was also a time when I was sick and my Muslim friend followed me to the hospital. I was shivering and couldn't sit up, and it was taking ages for the doctor to attend to me. She removed her scarf 😭 and wrapped me up with it. Yes, I didn't hear the end of it after, but at that moment when she did that, it really touched my heart.
Ada: If I start to talk, I may probably start crying. But I was seeing this guy who is a tech bro in 2020. When the man who assaulted me started harassing me and I was having panic attacks and feeling paranoid, the tech bro in question gave me money to get a hotel, and he was on a call with me for close to six hours while I cried and cried.
He got someone to come take me home, and though we are no longer together, he is still very much in my life. He also linked me to his girlfriend early this year—she works in a cereal company and gave me my highest-paying influencing contract to date. He won't want his name mentioned, but he is one of the kindest men I have the privilege of knowing.
DAE: I wrote a short story and shared it with my best friend. I had no intention of selling it (I didn't even think anyone would want to buy it) or letting others read it. I only wanted her to see it because she had read it once and encouraged me to complete it. I sent it to her, and she asked if she could share it with some friends. I said yes. I went to sleep and woke up to numerous credit alerts. She posted an excerpt on her status and said people could get the complete story for a certain amount, and people actually enjoyed it enough to want to read the full story, and they paid. It was not just kind; it was reassuring, and I started completing my stories more.
MI: My parents. My mum is not the most openly affectionate (I think she's just an undiagnosed neurodivergent), but she loves so hard. My mum has literally washed my bloody pants and picked me off the ground so many times.
My dad, on the other hand, is very openly affectionate and has pretty much done it all: given me his phone so I could use it for school while he had no phone, given me his laptop too, stayed with me when I was hospitalized, and driven hours because I said I was craving donkunu when my period was terrible. He's just the best.
Kindness isn’t always polished or predictable. Sometimes it’s a friend taking off her headscarf to keep you from the cold. A parent handing over their phone so you can do your assignment. A loved one turning your half-formed idea into a door you didn’t know could open.
It’s rarely loud. Often free. But it changes everything, because someone saw your need and responded with their whole heart.
So now we’re asking: what’s the kindest thing someone you loved has ever done for you?
We’re listening.
Rela Tech Ship series is back, and this time, we want YOU to be a part of the magic. Share your experiences and let’s make Fridays fun again. 💻❤️
Your stories, your vibes – let’s go!