Strangers love

 Happiness is made of little things yet they can mean the world. Last 6 months have been intense to say the least! Started with 4-5 hours of calls from around the world...different time zones and languages. Connected to over 40 mothers with who I spent time listening to their deepest and darkest stories which related to their children...speech delay, behavior and even family issues. They opened their hearts and I heard each one closely. Few took 1-2 sessions and left, few hung on for few more, few I referred further as they need additional support but selected few hung on despite all the challenges I threw at them as they did see change and were ready to make it happen no matter what. What started as intense difficult sessions where they did develop fear of my push...today has changed to happy conversations. Yday one such mom called up...she said just like that...and took a video call and chatted with me. Her dimpled face showed her happiness. The child comes now and greets me. I see pride and contentment on her face. The other sends me videos and photos of her life now. These don’t need to be shared as they are personal but somewhere they feel I think I was there through their darkest time holding their hands and not letting go...knew their innermost fears and pain and can now be part of their happy times! I feel I have done my job and paid a tribute to my mentor Alaka ma’am but to them it’s a life changing experience. It’s gratifying and life changing for me too. Being a part of strangers who I may never meet...karma? I have always believed in supporting others without intention of personal gain...do the good and let go. They owe me nothing...but it’s great to see the love of strangers who suddenly become dear due to events in life. At times even our closest associations don’t see the good intentions but take advantage and move on. I am slowly realizing the love of many strangers (who I may never meet) on social media is an anchor in my life! Grateful for this experience as they are adding richness to my life. Grateful to these strangers! 🍀🍀