Most people wouldn't think of a college bathroom as a place of encouragement, but after seeing the heartfelt note a student recently left in a university stall, I was reminded that inspiration can strike even in the strangest of places!
Reddit user Chellylauren posted a picture of the thoughtful handwritten letter after finding it in the restroom at her university. "In a girls' bathroom stall at my university, girls have written about some of their most horrifying life experiences," she explained in the caption. "This week, someone replied."
And though the response was certainly unexpected (how often does anyone get a legitimate answer from a bathroom wall?), it offered some moving words that actually brought tears to my eyes! The letter reads:
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To the girl who was raped: You are so strong. I cannot fathom the pain you must have gone through. The fact that you have the bravery to write it (even on a bathroom wall) gives me hope.
To the girl with eating disorders: I promise you, although I don't know you, you are beautiful, you deserve your health. You deserve freedom from that hell.
To the girl with the alcoholic father: I am so sorry for the agony it must cause. again, such courage is remarkable you must be such a strong person to see such pain.
To the girl whose father died: Missing them never goes away. The ache of their absence never goes away. But the love they had, the memories you share surely must last. I am sure, out of the bottom of my heart, the people who have left you in this world are exceptionally proud of the person you are.
Everytime [sic] I see these walls, these confessions, I feel so blessed to know I have the priviledge [sic] of seeing them. Your moments, these secrets, are all precious even though they are sad. To all of you (including those I did not mention, and those who have not yet written)-You are worthy.
-You are strong.
-You are brave.
-You are loved.
-Somebody cares.
Isn't that just amazing?! What a beautiful and kind thing to do! It's so encouraging to know that there are compassionate people out there who are willing to go out of their way to offer a little guidance and comfort. They might just be a few nice words, but I bet they mean a lot to the other women who have written on that bathroom wall–and to other women in general! I mean, I've never made a written confession in a ladies room before, but that doesn't make me any less moved by the note.
In fact, reading it has made me feel inspired to make some meaningful gestures of my own–and I can only hope it has made others feel the same way! After all, it's always the little things that can brighten up someone's day, right?
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