15 Situations That Made People Tear Up and Smile at the Same Time

When you share your happiness, it gets multiplied. And when you share your sorrow, it gets divided. But finding joy, even in the hardest times of life, is one more superpower that we don’t get to see in movies. Because it takes a lot more courage and strength than any other superhero possesses.

We at Bright Side cherish both the good and the bad times in life as we believe that there’s always a ray of sunshine after the rain.

1. “My husband’s Christmas gift to me. We have been struggling with infertility. This brought me happy tears.”

The card says: “SOON — You’ve waited and wondered for so long now. Even so, never give up hope that your time is coming SOON. Keep this close and remember that what’s meant to be is already on its way to you!”

2. “Went out of state a couple of months ago, leaving my chihuahua behind. When I came back, I held her and saw tears in her eyes.”

3. Do good and people will follow.

4. “I didn’t have a lot of friends growing up, so seeing my kids’ backpack along with her friends’ backpacks made my heart melt a little.”

5. Kids’ hearts are so pure.

6. What a nice memory.

7. “Our newborn always lifts her pinky when she eats.”

8. This man certainly knows how to find joy in small things.

9. “Received some kindness and good karma today! Cried some happy tears!!”

10. All our efforts will pay off in the end.

11. “Last night I called my dad in tears. A family friend’s dog heard my voice and jumped up to lick my dad’s phone.”

“It made me laugh when I really needed to.”

12. Grandparents deserve all the love in the world.

13. “In high school, I would go into the bathroom, sit in a stall, and just cry. Once, after I left my stall, this was on the mirror.”

14. This is what real love looks like.

The note says: “Please can someone throw this into the lake for me? My late husband’s ashes are in the lake and I can’t get to the lakeside in my wheelchair anymore + gates are locked — have to drive back up north tonight. Thank you.”

15. “My 5-year-old nephew asked how long my newborn needed to charge before he could go home...it’s a heart rate monitor.”

Which of these situations found its way to your heart? Do you have any emotional stories that you would like to share with us?