Don’t Underestimate The Power Of A Single Touch- MY STORY!

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Halloo,

I want to share a little story with you to drive home the point that we need to be kind and considerate to everyone we meet because emotional problems and mental health issues are invisible. You have no idea how delicate that person you are about to verbally attack is.

It all happened about 12 years ago in Cork, Ireland. I had gone for one of my numerous hospital appointments (physicians trying to find out why I am in constant pain).

This appointment was at Cork University Teaching Hospital, Wilton. I went in with my 2 children because there was nowhere to leave them.

I remembered there were about 5 people waiting in that waiting room. It was a long wait. My 2 children who were 6 and 2 then got restless and started running up and down. Normally I would call them to order, but on that day, I was too much distressed to care. I was in excruciating pain. I just sat there with my eyes closed.

The other people in the waiting room were all just quiet, I guessed everyone must be lost in their own thoughts. I just had vague recollections of those other patients. Anyway, after a long wait, I was finally attended to and we left.

I went to pick up my car and drove out. As I was nearing the exit, I saw one of the women, who was in the waiting room, by the bus stop on the hospital ground getting down from a bus and the bus pulled off. I thought maybe she didn’t have coins to pay for her bus fares. So, I stopped to offer her coins. This woman will probably be in her late 70s

When I stopped the car near her and wind my window down, she came near me. Before I could even offer her the coins or say anything, she leaned into the car slightly and placed her palm on my forehead, and say ‘Are you alright, love?’

I cannot explain the feeling that came over me other than to say I was enveloped with calmness immediately. Her cold palm on my head just gave me something- I think it is relief because my raging soul just calmed instantly. I just started crying.

She said she noticed that I was far gone in that waiting room and just could imagine my distress. She said some kind words to me before I drove off. I honestly can’t remember all the kind things she said to me. But the part that stuck with me all these years was the touch. A total stranger touched me and I felt momentarily at ease. I will carry that memory to my grave.

Now, imagine at that point of my distress someone chose to attack me, what do you think would have happened? I would have been driven over the edge. That is how easy it is to destroy a person with emotional turmoil.

We have no idea the baggage some people are carrying in their hearts and minds. We see them walking, smiling, and looking perfectly okay. But they may be battling some things not visible to us. Don’t take out your frustration on random people. PLEASE, BE KIND OR KEEP WALKING!

Sometimes kindness doesn’t cost a thing. It could be just checking up on each other without ulterior motive. Check to see that your friends or family are okay, not only show up when you need something.

Be there for those suffering. Show up. Listen to them. Educate yourself about mental health and how to help. Ask the person questions. Don’t be judgemental. Just show you care.

A single touch can show someone they are not alone in the world. A touch is not going to cure the person with inner emotional distress, but it is powerful, it can provide some relief instantly which maybe momentarily or last for a while.

The person knows you are not a psychiatrist, so don’t try to be one by giving advice. Support the person in seeking professional help if needed. It is not easy being friends with someone with invisible illnesses, but it is one of the greatest and noblest things you can do. Be patient and genuine.

Thanks a lot for reading. Please, your contributions to this post will be appreciated in the comment section below. Help by clicking like and share with your friends. Also, don’t forget to join other subscribers to receive notifications of new posts by email. I appreciate it.

Stay with me,

Ruka

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About Post Author

Ruka

My name is Ruka. Born and bred in Nigeria. Now living in Ireland. I am a Woman, Feminist, Wife, Mother, Muslim, Black, and African. I am an Entrepreneur who also works in Finance Administration. I am a Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Warrior. I love writing and hope to make a name for myself doing it.

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