20 posts that took an unexpectedly heartwarming turn.

The world is a gigantic, overwhelming, and oftentimes very scary place. All too often, when we log onto the internet in hopes of connecting with friends or learning something new, we're instead bombarded with an endless stream of doomer news and negative social dynamics.

While the negative and horrifying is a very real component of reality, so are the wholesome moments of kindness and connection, and it's healthy for us to give ourselves both when needed.

So, if you could use a bit of a pick-me-up from the terrors of the internet, here are some sweet posts to give you a boost.

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