Woman Shares A Warm Story About A Complete Stranger Who Saved Her Life

A woman shares a personal story of how a stranger changed her life for the better.

Some strangers leave a mark that lasts far longer than a passing moment. For Jessie Renee, one man she met in third grade became the person who made sure she got to school every day, even while her home life was falling apart.

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Jessie was living with a mother who sold drugs, and the stability she got from this man, Dave, ended up meaning everything. Years later, her story about his kindness and the way he changed her life struck a nerve online.

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Then came the part that made the whole story even harder to read.

The adult in her life is a criminal.

The adult in her life is a criminal.Twitter
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She meets a man and they first talked about haiku.

She meets a man and they first talked about haiku.Twitter
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The man drove her to school every single day.

The man drove her to school every single day.Twitter

That small routine turned into something much bigger.

This man became an important person in her life.

Sadly, he has already passed away.

This man became an important person in her life.Twitter

One night, she woke up at the time of the man's death.

One night, she woke up at the time of the man's death.Twitter

She just needed to let her sorrows out.

She just needed to let her sorrows out.Twitter

The picture of the woman and the man who saved her life.

The picture of the woman and the man who saved her life.Twitter

Twitter sent their condolences to her.

Twitter sent their condolences to her.Twitter

It also echoes the AITA drama of declining a struggling friend’s loan request, with mutual friends taking sides.

We only need one supportive person to get through this life, according to studies.

We only need one supportive person to get through this life, according to studies.Twitter

He's an amazing person.

He's an amazing person.Twitter

Despite what's happening around the world, there are still many good people out there, just like Dave, who gave hope to Jessie.

Despite what's happening around the world, there are still many good people out there, just like Dave, who gave hope to Jessie.Twitter

Sometimes it only takes one action...

Sometimes it only takes one action...Twitter

...to change a person's life.

Random acts of kindness can be incredibly important. By doing something nice for someone else, we can make a real difference in their lives.

And it doesn't have to be anything big or expensive. Just a simple act of kindness can brighten someone's day and make them feel appreciated.

...to change a person's life.Twitter

Through his efforts, Dave made a 180-degree turn.

Through his efforts, Dave made a 180-degree turn.Twitter

People online really felt this one.

People loved the story.

People loved the story.Twitter

Dave made a choice, a good one.

Dave made a choice, a good one.Twitter

What she shared became an inspiration to people.

What she shared became an inspiration to people.Twitter

The simple actions of an adult can completely change a child's life.

The simple actions of an adult can completely change a child's life.Twitter

Kindness can come from unexpected places.

Kindness can come from unexpected places.Twitter

Dave's story is an inspiration to people.

Dave's story is an inspiration to people.Twitter

People who pass away never really leave us behind. They will always be alive in the memories of others.

People who pass away never really leave us behind. They will always be alive in the memories of others.Twitter

We hope you enjoyed reading about the power of compassion and how it changed a woman's life. If you feel so moved, please share this article with your friends and family.

And don’t forget to pay it forward by being compassionate towards others, it really is the best way to make a difference in someone else’s life.

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