Kind Woman Shares How Powerful Big Hugs And Kind Words Can Be For Helping The Homeless

Hugs are a powerful way to demonstrate love, and can be especially important for those who need love the most; the homeless.

One anonymous woman told her story of how a homeless man named Patrick taught her the importance of sharing kind words and hugs. In the past few months, she had helped feed the homeless, one of whom was Patrick. He was so grateful that she visited him regularly, allowing her to hear his life story, to help him get a haircut, and even to take him to find his parents whom he hadn’t seen in a long time. Below is her story:

About two months ago, I started feeding the homeless in downtown Buffalo. The first time I went, I met Patrick. He began to cry and expressed gratitude. He stood alone after that. In response, I told him he should never feel inferior to us. We are all human. I soon began to hear about his life, and I got a big hug from him. Every time we go there now, we look for him, and there are always tears (especially mine last night) and bear hugs. Although it may seem odd, he told me he loved me and it was the most genuine thing I have ever heard.”

The picture of us is kept in a little photo album as a reminder that someone cares. We will take him to see his parents, who he hasn’t seen in a long time, and get him a haircut this week. I am indebted to this man for the most profound way, and I cannot thank him enough for what he has taught me. It is the soul of an individual that matters, not the words or hugs. Homeless people are just people who are hurting, and they often just need someone to care for them.”

Homeless people are also our family. Someone’s son, daughter, mother, father, sister, or brother. Often, they are human beings who are going through a very difficult time in their lives, and they really need love. Many of these lovable people go to bed cold, hungry, hopeless, and in despair.

Consider giving some food, some kind words, or even a big hug to any homeless people you see in your community. It might just be the warmth their heart needs to keep going for months to come through your act of compassion and kindness.