Kindness. That simple, gentle force that asks for nothing, yet gives everything.
In a world that so often feels harsh, selfish, and unforgiving… kindness is a rare treasure. It costs nothing—but its value is immeasurable. And when you’ve spent years, or even decades, navigating cruelty, betrayal, and emotional pain, you come to understand just how sacred kindness truly is.
For those who have been ignored, silenced, manipulated, or mistreated, kindness doesn’t feel small. It feels life-changing.
It’s the person who sees your pain without turning away.
It’s the stranger who offers a smile that doesn’t need explanation.
It’s the friend who listens—really listens—without trying to fix or judge.
It’s the partner who treats you with tenderness, not because they want something, but because it’s simply who they are.
After years of cruelty, you don’t take kindness for granted. You don’t roll your eyes at it. You don’t brush it off as weakness. You recognize it as strength. You cherish it. You respect it.
Because you know the damage that cruelty causes. You’ve lived with the scars. You’ve had to rebuild your heart, your trust, your nervous system, your sense of safety. You’ve learned the hard way that not everyone means well. That words can be sharp. That love can be conditional. That people can wear masks.
And so, when real, genuine kindness appears…
✨ You welcome it.
✨ You nurture it.
✨ You protect it.
✨ You are grateful for it.
Kindness becomes a light in the dark. A hand in the storm. A quiet reminder that there are still good souls in this world—and that you deserve to be treated with gentleness, with dignity, with care.
So if you find kindness in someone—don’t overlook it. Don’t undervalue it. In this cold and chaotic world, kindness is a radical act of love. And it deserves to be seen, celebrated, and held with reverence.
Be kind. Be kind. Be kind. And when someone is kind to you, receive it with open arms—and a grateful heart.
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— Linda C J Turner
Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment
