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50 Wholesome Internet Moments That Prove The Online World Isn’t All Doom And Gloom
When we’re on social media, it’s easy to get caught up in endless doomscrolling because the internet often feels like a big ball of negative energy. But from time to time, between the chaos of spicy comment sections, rage bait, and shady call-outs, something surprisingly wholesome pops up. Whether it’s a sweet memorial post or a hilarious photo of someone’s pet, they’re the posts that make you forget just how exhausting the online world can be. We’ve rounded up 50 of the internet’s most heartwarming moments that will make you smile in the best possible way, and maybe even tear up a little.
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#1
As A Child, Jason Arday Was Developmentally Delayed And Couldn't Speak Until He Was 11. He Didn't Learn To Read Or Write Until He Was 18. He Just Became The Youngest Black Professor Ever At Cambridge University
Michael Largey 20 hours ago
People who can't communicate often have the most to say when they finally can.
CP 1 day ago
It sounds like he just refused to learn anything just to give himself a challenge when he decided to start.
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#2
Been Estranged From My Family For Several Years. So, I Got Myself Family For Birthday This Year
April Pickett 2 days ago
The best family. Your cat is always there for you, and always loves you.
#3
Four Years Clean. Two Rooms Ready. Pantry’s Stocked. My Kids Are Finally Coming To Stay The Night
April Pickett 2 days ago
Congratulations on the 4 years clean. You and your kids have a wonderful time and enjoy each other.
Saltypepper 1 day ago (edited)
Congratulations!!!!; stay strong,..I know how hard it is I've got 12 years
Upstaged75 1 day ago (edited)
I'll have 12 years in May. 😊 Congrats to you too!
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Roni Stone 19 hours ago
We are soooo very proud of you. Have fun with your amazing family, and remember that the rewards for all your hard work can be just this wonderful. Congrats!
#4
Mongolian Girl Has A Laugh With Her Camel
KatSaidThat 1 day ago
I want a camel. Actually, I like the idea of having a camel but now I remember that they can be vicious little buggers who bite and spit. Same as llamas really.
#5
The Gift Of Giving:
Philippa Davies 1 day ago
I’ve seen this multiple times but it gets me emotional every time. What a kind and thoughtful mum ❤️
#6
This Is Adorable!!
Tyranamar Seuss 12 hours ago
What is cute about tormenting an animal? You know how this picture makes me feel? Stressed. I feel stressed for the cat.
#7
Keanu Crashes Wedding, Pure Magic!
Emilu 2 days ago
I disliked him when I was younger -- I have no idea why, aside from I was clearly a moron back then. He seems like a lovely guy.
Roni Stone 18 hours ago
As far as I know he is the nicest, most wholesome dude in Hollywood. He wholeheartedly adopted the "Be Excellent to Each Other" mindset of Ted.
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 day ago (edited)
Everything I hear about this guy is wholesome. I really hope nobody hurts his dog....
#8
He Made The Right Move
CP 1 day ago (edited)
You would be surprised to learn most humans are more than happy to help another human that asks.
Panda McPandaface 1 day ago
Apart from those with the money and power to help millions of others.
Load More Replies... Fat Harry (Oi / You) 2 days ago
This is cool... but how often are you mounting TVs that you need to invest in lessons in it?
#9
Friendship Then And Now
Michael Grant 1 day ago
If you find this interesting, then look for the "Up" film series. The latest one was "63-Up" in 2019
#10
4 Suicide Attempts Later, And On The First Of January I Made It To 18 Years Old. Not Sure What The Future Holds For Me But I Cant Believe I Did It
April Pickett 2 days ago
Congratulations on your will to live. I'm very proud of you surfacing after that bad time. You should join the semi-colon group. I did, and when I get a little overwhelmed, just looking at my tattoo helps alot.
TACO Don's Authentic TexMex 1 day ago
I don't have a semi-colon but my right arm is covered in tattoos from wrist to elbow for a reason. Glad you are still here, keep the faith and stay strong
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SleepSycho 17 hours ago
None of us do, we're all in this crazy world together trying to make it work, and I am so glad you are here with us!
#11
A Museum Being Incredibly Wholesome To A Child
Child of the Stars 1 day ago
You know how we get adults who are interesting and engaged with the world? By getting them to be interested and engaged with the world as children. By doing this, the museum has planted a seed of interest in museums and their importance.
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#12
That's So Wholesome
It might come as a surprise to learn that our brains actually light up in a few different areas at once when we consume funny content on the internet. These posts actually feel like small rewards to our minds, releasing mood-boosting chemicals that provide instant satisfaction and a brief emotional lift.
#13
I’ve Been Really Sick Recently And Can’t Leave The House, My Dad Said He Was Leaving For A Few Minutes. Got These Pics From Him As He’s Coming Home With The Game I’ve Been Saving Up For And Taco Bell
Emilu 2 hours ago
Well... depends on the type of sick that the poster was experiencing. Eg: Asthma: You'd still be able to play, just have to pause every so often to take your puffer/nebuliser. I mean, sure, for a stomach ache, I wouldn't want to be around personally, but there are a lot more ways you can be 'sick' without puking.
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My Grandps 98yo. Faked A Denied Renewal Of His Driving Licence. Drove Around 3 Days Terrorising The Whole Family Before Revealing Prank. F-Ing Legend!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
He looks fabulous for being 98! I think he's got years left in him! Look at that smile XD
Eugenia 🇮🇹🤌 1 day ago
Auguri means best wishes in italian, so I guess he is from Italy like me :)
Michael Largey 20 hours ago
To convincingly fake a removal of driving rights document, you probably need to have already seen one. Mmm.
#15
My Hotel Room Cleaner Made Me A Towel Animal, And Over The Next Weeks He Left Them There Until It Became A Towel Zoo
I was staying in the Hilton hotel in Riyadh for several weeks for work, and my hotel room cleaner from Nepal left me a towel animal. I left him a note asking if he could leave it there the next time he cleaned my room, and he did. And over several weeks the collection kept growing until the day I checked out. Such a nice highlight to my extended stay and I left him a little hamper of snacks and a tip to say thank you (there was actually at least six more animals he made but they slowly lost their shape over time).
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
My family has a housecleaning service and we literally bought a how-to book on towel animals for our employees XD We don't do it all the time or in all our houses (because it CAN get obnoxious, and a lot of customers don't want you randomly folding their personal towels into teddy-bears) but we usually fold turkeys around Thanksgiving and rabbits around Easter, etc! XD
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Brother Makes A Dinosaur Watermelon Cake For His Nephew With Food Allergies
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
Does your brother make cakes on commission? Asking for a friend. Who will be turning 44 in February. >_> It's me. I am the friend XD I want a dinosaur fruit cake!
#17
You Miss 100% Of The Shots You Don't Take - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott
Angela Corvaia 1 day ago
I LOVE that thought…a team effort of matchmaking.
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My Aunt Saved My Life By Being A Live Liver Donor For Me. Was Put On The Transplant List In February, Doctors Thought I Wouldn’t Make It Before I Got An Offer. My Aunt Volunteered And Gave Me The Gift Of Life. She Is My Hero!
Multa Nocte 2 days ago
And you definitely would know, dear Auntie! XXXOOO
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Laura Lawson 16 hours ago
For family we love, this would be done without even a thought. You need a kidney? Take both of mine. I'm certain her aunt didn't even have to think about it. My beautiful 31yo niece has breast cançer, a really, really aggressive type. I would take it in her place in a heartbeat if I possibly could.
#19
I'm Part Of A Volunteer Group That Cleans Up The St Louis Area. Here Are Some Before/Afters Of A Project We Did This Weekend
Earonn - 1 day ago
See, THIS is what patriots do. Not pinning an effing flag to every street lamp and letting it rot (something for my UK compatriots).
moggiemoo 1 day ago
If you tried cleaning up in the UK you'd get fined or arrested, it's happened no end of times.
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Peripheral Visionary 1 day ago
When I worked in a call centre, the St. Louis callers were the absolute dumbest. We had a theory that there must be a chemical or nuclear waste dump nearby.
#20
6 Years Clean Today
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
That is what getting clean/sober will do for you XD I'm coming up on 6 years clean myself, and 43 and definitely don't look it - I'm not trying to say I look GOOD or attractive, mind you - I have a gigantic forehead, frizzy hair, and a derp face, but I don't look my age since I've gotten clean XD
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Roni Stone 18 hours ago
Congrats to all on here who fought this, continue to fight it. Champions all.
#21
Jeff And Baby Jeff
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago (edited)
When I took Lucanis into the vet last week, the poor vet tech struggled with his name when she first tried to call us up (she said "Lucius" and then "Louis" - it's pronounced "Loo-con-iss" but I don't expect people to know that, since it's a video game character, lol.) I said, "just call him Woo-woo, that's what I call him 99% of the time" XD (Lucanis -> Woocanis -> Woo-woo.) I rarely call any of my pets by their ACTUAL names - most of the time they get called a silly nickname XD The techs have also struggled with my dogs' names, Stilgar and Fenring (both characters from my favorite book) - now they now it's really "Stilly" and "Dingus" XD
Nova Rook 1 day ago
We had a cat named Dashielle Hameater, named after author Dashielle Hammett, the guy who wrote the Maltese Falcon and Thin Man. It's an obscure name/reference. One day his name was called at the vet and a super little old lady just brightened up and said "Oh, like the writer!" - It was like suddenly she was on the inside of a joke and she had a huge smile. He was awesome and we miss him still.
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Madam Puddyfoot 2 days ago
I have a client whose dog is named Major. Her last dog was named King. The client's last name is D**k. So when they are called from the waiting room, we always use the dog's first name the client's last name....... I do think the owners planned it that way.
#22
90 Year Old Grandpa Made His First Cake
#23
Recently I Befriended A Neighbor In His 80s Whose Family All Live Far Away. Today He Made Me A Salad With Homemade Dressing, Peeled Pomegranate For Me, And Gave Me Chocolate On My Way Home From Work
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
Aww, and the "from Baba" on the salad XD (it can mean "dad" or "grandpa".) Plus he did the hard work on the pomegranates! That makes him a hero in my book! XD
#24
My Friend Is Now Cancer Free After Years Of Battling
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 day ago
My great nephew is jut about to be declared free this coming year. He's 11, and has had 3 years of hell, but I think he's going to be ok!
#25
My Dad's Response To My Dog's Cancer Recurrence
April Pickett 2 days ago
Having a supportive family is the best. You're supported and Kaylee is nurtured by your family.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
Agreed. My family was the opposite and it was AWFUL. My GSD was diagnosed with mammary tumors (basically the dog version of breást cancer) when she was 12, and my mom acted like her cancer was contagious. She kept trapping her on the side of the house (where she could bleach the floor easily) when I wasn't at home, and wouldn't touch her or pet her. It was horrible - I was already going through so much emotional pain knowing I'd have to euthanize her soon (she was too old for effective treatment) and my mother was telling me to "kíll her before she makes the rest of us sick and we catch it too".
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Did you know that it has been proven that people are more likely to share bad news online than positive stories? This is because when something’s shocking, unbelievable, or depressing, it automatically feels more “share-worthy,” and is bound to spread faster than warm and fuzzy content.
#26
My Parents Kidnapped My Stuffed Elephant
KatSaidThat 1 day ago
Ha, we have some plushies in our group and they are pretty well travelled... one even got quietly kidnapped and went on a tour of Asia for 6 months. And just when Bear thought he was getting him back, there was a bus stop trade and he then went to Egypt right after with me.
Robert Trebor 1 day ago
I have an ikea elephant named Oliver who is buckled into the right rear seat of my truck. I'm 76.
#27
This Apple Eater Was In My Yard A Solid 9 Hours Today
#28
Up!
Nova Rook 1 day ago
Who? What? - Nope, nevermind - "Russel Kid" tells me he's from Up! - A movie I will never watch because I don't need to be punched in my heart.
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#29
The Cake My 8 Year Old Daughter Decorated All By Herself For Her Dad’s Birthday 🥹😭❤️
#30
My Mom Who Has Hardly Ever Touched A Game Before Sent Me This Out Of Nowhere
Emilu 2 days ago
This is beautiful. I've tried asking my mum to play games with me so many times but she always refuses; I think she thinks that it was "Dad's domain". I can't convince her that no, we don't need to play the same games Dad and I did; I'd just like another way to spend time with her. 🥲
#31
I Took My Dad To The Match Fulfilling A 20+ Year Promise
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
OP said that she's wanted to go to a Gold Cup soccer match with her dad since she was 7 or 8 years old, but her dad unfortunately passed away 4 years ago before they could fulfill their shared dream. She got the opportunity to go this year and brought her dad with her as best she could :) I'll be doing the same thing with some of my dad's ashes - gonna go on a road trip to Parker, Arizona, where we used to go on vacation every summer when I was a kid. We had to stop once my parents bought the family business, because my parents were too busy for vacations, and then his accident happened. I'll be taking some of his ashes with me to Parker soon :)
#32
In 2023, A Random Private Jet Pilot From TikTok Helped Me Get My 15 Year Old Dog Back Overseas With Me. We're Married Now
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
Okay, cool, but how is the doggo? Is doggo still alive? What is/was their name?!
#33
My Dad Talking About The Cat He Was Forced To Adopt 🥹
#34
8 Year Old Mia Beat Cancer And Attended Her First NFL Game. ❤️
Lee Gilliland 1 day ago
Hint; if you have someone like this, stadiums LOVE announcing their presence. Call the stadium before the game and ask for the manager.
#35
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TheBadHalfofHel 2 days ago
I have a leap day wedding. Great .... you only need gifts every 4 years! (But they better be good!)
#36
Our USPS Mail Man Cooks For Us At Work
Pferdchen 1 day ago
Morale seems to be down at our local post office, where we were this morning. Signs up about "no free tape." Overheard comment to another customer about USPS not receiving federal funding. Clerk had a t-shirt with a picture of The Grinch with a caption reading "I don't smile" above the Grinch and "because I work for the United States Postal Service" below. 😪 Has always been a nice guy and I got a laugh out of him with the joke about a cat wanting to work for the U.S. pss pss pss.
There’s actually a science behind why we find ourselves on social media for hours on end, and a lot of it comes down to doomscrolling. Recognized as a compulsive habit, this behavior is often motivated by an intense urge to feel safer and more in control by constantly staying in the know. Over time, doomscrolling can cause more anxiety, stress, and even make us feel more depressed than usual.
#37
My Birthday Gift From My Little Brother
Earonn - 1 day ago
Awww, they're cute! If I had a gamer friend, that's totally what I'd get them.
S Bow 1 day ago
I've seen this post before and I think little brother made these because he couldn't afford to buy anything. Makes them even more special I think.
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#38
Someone Gave A Man In The Train A Corndog Plushie, I Want To Cry
#39
My Girlfriend Crocheted Me Two Otters. One Is Me And One Is Her. Should I Marry Her Now? 🥹
Earonn - 1 day ago (edited)
Marry her twice, just to be on the safe side! EDIT: I've checked, this is only 5 months old, but OP got the inspiration from replies to learn to crochet themselves and crochet an engagement ring for the GF. May they be otterly happy!
#40
My Sons 20 Years Apart. Still Good Friends
Sahitya Madhavan 2 days ago
20 years apart? I don't think the kid on the left in the basket is 20. May be, it's 10 years apart.
#41
I Live Alone And Have Been Suffering From Intense Depression. I’ve Been Struggling To Cook For Myself So My Mum Has Made Me A Variety Of Frozen Meals Equipped With Wholesome Notes 🥺
Emilu 2 hours ago
*Hugs* I would send you stuff like this... if it didn't go mouldy during the travelling part. 😆 Don't suppose you like chocolate or things that can be sent without fear of turning gross?
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#42
My Best Friend Sent Me Not One, Not Two, But Three Care Packages Full Of Ramen, Drinks, And Even A Little Duck Night Light After I Told Him I Was Short On Food And Mine Had Broken
TACO Don's Authentic TexMex 1 day ago
There are great people everywhere. You just have to filter out all the a******s because they are the loudest.
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Sold My Bulbasaur On Facebook—Sad To See Him Go, But This Wholesome Message Made It Worth It
#44
My Outdoor Cat Was Missing For 5 Years And He Came Back
Emilu 2 days ago
One of so many reasons why you shouldn't let your cat roam outside (along with predators, getting hit by a car, the damage they do to local fauna, etc...).
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 2 days ago
So you should keep a cat, an animal, inside its entire life? Never having the sun on its back, not doing its normal catty things like hunting and pouncing? Cats in the Uk are generally outdoor cats, and that's how it should be.
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Lukas (he/him, it/its) 2 days ago
I could never let my baby outside, this is what I'm scared of (along with him getting hurt, or sick, or someone taking him...)
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
Yes!! Back in the 90s, my neighbors stole my childhood cat when they moved :( My mom never let my pets come in the house, and I used to be terrified that Kaz (my cat) would get eaten by a coyote (I live in SoCal.) He had a collar and ID tag, and everyone in the neighborhood knew him because he was super friendly and snuggly and would walk up to strangers for scritches XD Then my neighbors retired and moved to the east coast, and Kaz disappeared around the same time. I freaked out and cried for WEEKS, checking the streets and gutters for his body, etc. until a letter came addressed to me (no return address, of course): "We are very sorry, but we loved Kazzy SO MUCH that we couldn't imagine not having him around, so we took him with us! Sorry!" Two grown-áss adults knowingly stole an 11-year-old child's cat. I was devastated. Now, I just hope they loved him and gave him a good life :( ALL my cats are indoors cats now.
Load More Replies... Earonn - 1 day ago
Lovely story. And please remember folks: not all cats are alike, some love to go outside, and yes, that's dangerous for them, but so it is for you or your kids and I don't believe you lock either in your house. Fauna outside is a different question, and it depends on where you live. Yes, please be mindful if rare species are around, but if all you have in your neighbourhood are gulls and insects, it's fine.
#45
My 12 Year Old Commented On My Father's Obituary
#46
My Mom Wrote This On The Wall Next To My Dad’s Tool Bench 25 Years Ago And He Still Has It Up
#47
I Went On A First Date And He Baked Me 10 Vegan Cookies And Got Me A Birthday Card With Some Pokemon Cards In It
LB 1 day ago
I have come to report that it seems like they did. There's a post from a few months later where OP got her boyfriend a pack of cards and it was apparently a good haul. I'm inclined to think it's the same person.
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Random Act Of Kindness
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
OP said on Reddit: "Last night I had to leave my car at the park because my tire had a nail in it… and my spare did too (🙃). This morning I went back with a new tire, only to find that someone had plugged my spare, filled it with air, and even left me this note. My bumper sticker says 'Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty,' so this felt extra full circle."
#49
Just Graduated College!!!!
#50
First Date Fit (Very Nervous)
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 day ago (edited)
I have this exact light switch bank in my living room. Are you in Australia? If you're in Queensland then that's formal wear 😎
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Forrest Hobbs 18 hours ago
I agree with Toujin C'Thlu. Thank you BP, and please - much more like this!
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I have a wholesome story….I listed some bustiers on EBAY (very nice, lots of trim,lace and clasps, both bought in Amsterdam at silly prices) as I hadn’t worn them in years and are a pain to put on. Well, my buyer was a young man from the other coast that I stupidly gave the wrong shipping cost to so since I was losing money anyway, I threw in a bunch of extra, very feminine and exciting pieces rather than sell them. This was a few years ago but his response was so touching that I really cried as he related how beautiful it made him feel and thanking me for disguising the shipment from his parents. I feel I touched a life, just through a few silly pieces of clothing.
Emilu 1 day ago (edited)
That's a lovely story; thanks for sharing. It sounds you definitely made his day. ❤️
Load More Replies... Forrest Hobbs 18 hours ago
I agree with Toujin C'Thlu. Thank you BP, and please - much more like this!
Load More Replies... Angela Corvaia 1 day ago
I have a wholesome story….I listed some bustiers on EBAY (very nice, lots of trim,lace and clasps, both bought in Amsterdam at silly prices) as I hadn’t worn them in years and are a pain to put on. Well, my buyer was a young man from the other coast that I stupidly gave the wrong shipping cost to so since I was losing money anyway, I threw in a bunch of extra, very feminine and exciting pieces rather than sell them. This was a few years ago but his response was so touching that I really cried as he related how beautiful it made him feel and thanking me for disguising the shipment from his parents. I feel I touched a life, just through a few silly pieces of clothing.
Emilu 1 day ago (edited)
That's a lovely story; thanks for sharing. It sounds you definitely made his day. ❤️
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