These Stories Of Mums Supporting Mums Show The Undeniable Power Of Kindness

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference – especially as a new mum. 

On Twitter, women have been sharing stories of when fellow mothers and other strangers went out of their way to help them during a tough day. 

It started when author Amanda Jennings tweeted to thank a woman who comforted her 21 years ago, when she was sobbing in hospital after giving birth.

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Her tweet received thousands of likes, and she had hundreds of responses from women who could completely relate.

Their wonderful tales speak for themselves: 

‘She made me less afraid’

‘I think about it so often’

‘She told me not to worry’

‘You’re doing such a good job’

‘They said I was doing a great job when I really felt I wasn’t’

‘Utter, utter kindness’

‘She started unloading the buggy’

’A new coffee was placed on my table’