Woman Recalls How She Was Lonely In Bengaluru On Diwali & A Delivery Guy Lit Up Her Day

Festivals are a very lonely time for anybody who lives in a different country or city away from their families and loved ones. If you are one of them, then many of your colleagues and friends must go back home during Diwali, leaving you alone in a strange city to celebrate by yourself. Surrounded by homesickness, sometimes a kind gesture from a stranger is enough to change your mood entirely. Here’s an example.

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A woman named Surbhi Jain took to X to share how 5 years ago, she was in Bengaluru for Diwali and everyone she knew in the city had gone back home to be with their families. However, a delivery executive who brought her food was the only person to wish her ‘Happy Diwali’ and it brightened her day completely.

“Five years ago, I was in Bangalore for Diwali, and it was a truly sad and lonely day. All my friends, flatmates, and colleagues had gone home. Home alone in a big society, the only person who wished me ‘Happy Diwali’ in-person was Ramesh, the delivery guy who brought food along with a warm smile. Let’s remember to show kindness to those who brighten our days, even in small ways,” she wrote on social media.

Have a look at her post here:

Several people online, who have been on the same boat, shared similar stories of being lonely during festivals and what they did to battle it. Have a look:

This is why kindness matters so much in today’s world! 🙂

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