Baisakhi Mishra

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He thought he was losing his mom to a coma. Then he played a song about her dad — and she started tapping'3 months ago I thought I was going to lose her...' he wrote. (L) & (R) A woman lying on the bed in an unconsciouss state; (M) A man sitting near a hospital bed, holding his mother's hand (Cover Image Source: TikTok | @_kolelarsen)Losing someone close is an incredibly painful experience that leaves a void in our lives forever.

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Figure skater loses gold medal chance after fall — but it freed her to perform the most outrageous stunt everDefying all expectations, French figure skater Surya Bonaly performed a dangerous stunt that was banned in the Olympic Games. Surya Bonaly of France in action during her routine in the women's figure skating competition at the 1992 Winter Olympics held in Albertville. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images)Defying societal expectations is like breaking free from invisible chains.

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Foster kid selling candy gets $1000 from kind stranger, donates it all — the universe repaid himHe donated all of his $1000 to charity, but the stranger decided to reward him. (L) & (M) A young boy talking to someone; (R) A young boy holding his shirt. (Cover Image Source: Instagram | @mdmotivator)Kindness is like planting a seed; you won't see the results immediately, but over time, the universe will surprise you with unexpected rewards.

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Adopted woman wrote book to say goodbye to her 'late' birth mom. 25 years later, a phone call changed her life'I was wondering if I would recognize her in a crowd, and I did,' she said. (L) Stefany Valentine; (R) A elderly woman hugging another young woman.

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Teacher says she never wakes up students who sleep in class. The internet wishes more schools understood whyTeacher explained why it's important to understand their background. (L)& (R) Teacher posing before the camera, while explaining her 'method'; (M) Student sleeping in class. (Cover Image Source: (L) & (R): TikTok | @createloveandinspire; (M) Pexels | Photo by Andy Barbour)After parents, kids often seek emotional support from someone who can be their friend and family at the same time.