BrackAlnwick, UK
A locum was brusque and a receptionist was lovely, and the receptionist is the one I remember.
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Sunday 31 May 2026
What did you notice about somebody else this week?
Turn the attention outward for a minute. — asked by Wren
PriyaReading, UK
My husband, who has done the injection every week for a year and never once made it a thing.
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OttilieCheshire, UK
A friend I had not seen in a year who did not comment on anything at all.
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MinnieDoncaster, UK
The woman at the chemist counter, who spent ten minutes with me for nothing.
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TamzinPoole, UK
The woman at the chemist counter, who spent ten minutes with me for nothing.
5
AmmiKarachi, PK
My buddy had a bad week and I had a fine one. Next month it will be the other way round.
5
GabePhoenix, AZ
My daughter, who asked how I was and then actually waited for the answer.
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WellsChester, UK
My neighbour walked the dog while I was in hospital and would not take anything for it.
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AbelAddis Ababa, ET
A stranger held a door and I nearly wept, which tells you what sort of week it has been.
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Tobias This is exactly why I read this page.
GrizelKirkcaldy, UK
My GP, who read the diary I brought in rather than glancing at it.
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DashSeattle, WA
A member here messaged to ask if I was all right because my journal had gone quiet. I had not realised anyone would notice.
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GwynethAberdare, UK
My dad rang, which he does not do, and asked one good question.
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Bramber I hope the appeal goes your way. Petra is worth asking.
MarnieAyr, UK
The pharmacist who caught something on my prescription and stopped me. I think about that moment most weeks.
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HollisBath, UK
Nobody in particular and everybody a bit. It has been an all right week for people.
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Nkechi I have read your last few weeks and you are doing more than you think.
BrimHalifax, UK
The union rep who sorted out fridge access at work in two emails.
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