Emotional Facebook Post Relieving Struggling Mother of Payments on Son’s Trumpet Inspires Kindness
- A touching Facebook post reveals a letter written to a struggling mother, relieving her of a financial burden
- The inspiring letter, which assures the mother that tough times do not last, but tough people do, goes viral
- Clinical psychologist gives a deeper insight into the effects of this kind gesture on both mother and child
- The Facebook post garners a flood of positive comments as people from all walks of life celebrate the heartening act of kindness
In a heartening display of gratitude and kindness, a Facebook post has taken the internet by storm, featuring a letter written by a man to a mother.
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Words of kindness to struggling mother goes viral
The letter, shared on AngryBecauseICare, shares a touching story from the man's childhood when his mother struggled to purchase a trumpet.
The heartfelt letter relieves the mother of any financial burden of the trumpet purchase, expressing deep appreciation for her sacrifices. The person who wrote the letter reminded the woman that tough times do not last, but tough people do, echoing a sentiment of resilience and strength.
See the letter below:
Clinical psychologist dives into deeper meaning
Briefly News spoke to Quraisha Baig, a clinical psychologist, to find out the deeper meaning of this act of kindness. They answered how this would have impacted the mother, as well as the child.
"A struggling mother often feels overwhelmed and isolated.
“Her priorities are often her children and being able to provide for them, both the necessities and the extras, that she feels gives them joy and may contribute to future development.
“However, her struggle to provide often keeps her caught between a rock and a hard place.
“Acts of kindness by others that ease her financial burden simultaneously ease some of her emotional burden.
“She may feel a sense of support, empathy and a sense of community. The sense of community is powerful for relieving the isolation that can be the most overwhelming part of the struggle. Her struggle is seen, and she may feel gratitude and reassurance, realising that there are compassionate people willing to assist during challenging times.
“This emotional change would subsequently improve her ability to be emotionally available to her children and increase her own resilience in the face of adversity.
“The impact of this act of kindness is therefore not limited to the positive impact on the mother but the subsequent positive emotional impact that the child benefits from.
“Discovering this as an adult may cause the son to feel a complex mixture of emotions.
“The initial reaction may be one of gratitude and kindness for the care that was shown to the family.
“It could also provide a deeper sense of insight into the struggles that the mother faced, which may bring compassion, admiration and respect.
“He may also recognise the lengths the mother went to to protect him from unnecessary emotional burdens as a child so he can focus on growth. Interestingly, this may also bring a sense of guilt with it. The guilt may be born from the sense of frustration harboured as a child or ungrateful behaviour that may have been exhibited.
“The mother, in shielding her son, allowed him to focus on his development, build skills, and engage with the mother without a sense of burden or guilt.
“A child with awareness of these financial burdens can often feel stress and anxiety, an unnecessary sense of financial responsibility, may impede their academic performance, contribute to strained social relationships due to a sense of embarrassment or inadequacy, impair self-esteem, and ultimately create emotional distress.
“It’s important to note that the extent of these may be directly related to the age of the child.
“As an adult, the awareness of the mother’s struggle may soften the relationship and bring about a different sense of gratitude and appreciation.
“A parent who provides hidden acts of kindness to the child may contribute to shaping a child’s sense of love, support and security, despite the fact that they present in a subtle way.
“The parent's behaviour may be reflected in multiple other ways that the child may feel and perceive.
“In the long term, the child may feel a sense of emotional security, learn to model values from the parent, reduce the child’s anxiety, build resilience in the child, foster a sense of gratitude and contribute to lasting bonds.
“Again, although the behaviour may not be seen or visible to the child, the parent's behaviour and attitude in their approach will be evident and felt within the family dynamic and by the child.”
Letter inspires kindness in others
The inspiring letter quickly went viral, striking a chord with social media users who were moved by the expression of gratitude and the powerful message. The comments section of the Facebook post is filled with messages of celebration as people applaud the gesture.
Read some of the comments:
Rachel Cloud loved it:
“More of this and less of multi-corporation greed, please. ”
Nikki Hobson got emotional:
“Oh my goodness that was the sweetest.”
Ciara Nichole Kline shared:
“Truly a person who understands the importance of music in a young kid's life and the struggle of a parent trying to provide. I wish more people understood. ❤️”
Marilyn Alvey said:
“We could use more people like that in our world today. What a blessing.”
BI Phakathi helps struggling mom of six
Briefly News reported that BI Phakathi consistently goes above and beyond to help those in need. He showers people with money, food, and other necessities, often surprising them with unexpected kindness.
His actions demonstrate a genuine desire to improve the lives of others.
A single mom in South Africa went viral after sharing her story on Moja Love. Tshenolo, who cares for six kids, lives in poverty and can only afford spaza shops.
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Source: Briefly News
