All articles tagged with #feel good
Two major content aggregators released weekly roundups of uplifting social media posts, featuring stories of human kindness, animal rescue, and community support to provide a positive counter-narrative to current events.
A 7-year-old Cody, Wyoming girl named Chloe Blanden had no guests at her birthday after every invited friend canceled, but a mom’s urgent Facebook plea drew hundreds of strangers to a local pizzeria, where about 15 families celebrated with gifts; Chloe, who has developmental challenges, received unexpected support including a Venmo donation, turning a near-heartbreak into a heartwarming community moment.
A golden retriever named Biggs keeps slipping through a door that doesn’t fully close to “break in” to his new neighbor’s home, eagerly seeking affection. His daily visits have helped the new neighbors feel more connected to the community, and Biggs even kept stopping by after a neutering, wearing his cone as he searches for love and attention.
In Boston, 95-year-old Rosalie Julian stars on the Instagram account @riskyandthegiantpeach, where her warm, chatty interactions with two golden retrievers—Risky and Peach—have attracted a large following and offered a comforting, feel-good counterpoint to daily doomscrolling.
A wholesome video shows Wynn, a Golden Retriever, patiently waiting in her front yard each morning to greet neighborhood kids on their way to school, sprinting to them for belly rubs, then returning for more affection and even a quick game of catch, a routine that viewers say boosts kids' mood and teaches kindness.
Comedian Mae Martin talks about their new Netflix special, SAP, and the difficult decision to come out as gender nonbinary. Martin also discusses the rise of anti-trans comedy from popular comedians and how they address it in their act. They also mention their new comedy thriller about two teenage girls in rehab and the challenges of being nominated for a Female Performance in a Comedy Programme award as a nonbinary person.