Laura Kwerel
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She was bracing for her boyfriend's anger. Then a stranger stepped in
Renée was in an emotionally abusive relationship. At the airport one day, she said a stranger helped remind her that she's worthy of compassion.
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She survived a horrific crash. This is why she now keeps a blanket in her trunk
After Laura Carstensen was badly injured in a car crash, two strangers stopped to help her. Their small act of help made a lasting impression.
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In a time of profound grief, a woman at church acknowledged this mother's pain
Heather Harper was overwhelmed with grief after the loss of her pregnancy. Then a woman at church said something that made her feel less alone.
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She was in panic mode at the hospital. A kind gesture offered a moment of calm
One afternoon in 2003, Susan Dickman was finishing her work day when she spotted six missed calls from the hospital. Her dad, who had recently been diagnosed with leukemia, was there for a biopsy.
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A mom recalls stylist who took a chance on her when she couldn't afford a haircut
Susan Haas was locked in a custody battle and desperately needed a haricut. One hairdresser's generosity gave her the boost she needed to keep going.
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A mother's understanding of her son is transformed with a single phone call
Barbara spent years trying to understand her son's difficult behavior. Then someone said something that made her realize that it was no one's fault.
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In a time of grief, a stranger's family gave him the ultimate gift
Andy Davis honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the gift of life during a time of intense grief.
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2 men cornered her on a dark street. Then she saw a car, and a glimmer of hope
Leah Bartell was walking home from a friend's house early one morning when she was approached. She has a message for the strangers who stepped in to help.
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When she slipped on the stairs in a busy store, a savior rushed to catch her
Heather Church will never forget the day, many years ago, when she slipped on the stairs at a clothing store. As she began to fall backward, someone rushed to help.
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Flying with a newborn was nervewracking for this mom until a stranger helped her out
Linda Reddish was nervous about breastfeeding her newborn baby while on a flight, but she was put to ease by a pediatric nurse who looked out for Reddish on both her outgoing and returning trips.