#1 When A Desperate 71-Year-Old Passenger Mentioned He Was In Urgent Need Of A Kidney Transplant, His Uber Driver Made An Extraordinary Decision: To Become His Donor
#2 When This 90 Yr Old Vet Started To Stand Up The President Leaned In And Told Him He Didn’t Have To Stand. This Patriot Stood, Saying, “No Sir, You’re The President"
One of the moderators for r/justwholesome is u/InitialConclusion507, whose real name is Sally George. The Redditor created the community after unsuccessful attempts at posting wholesome content on other dedicated subreddits. "Because of various conditions, like having high karma, sharing original content only, and other restrictions, I decided to create my own subreddit," Sally tells Bored Panda.
But r/justwholesome isn't the only place on the internet where Sally shares wholesome content. She's also the editor of a wholesome and heartwarming community called Nostalgic Grandma, which is also dedicated to sharing positive and inspirational stories. Nostalgic Grandma was Sally's first pursuit, and the Reddit community came after: indeed, there's always demand for more positivity in the world!
#4 99 Year Old Lillian Creates Dresses To Achieve Her Goal Of Making 1000 Dresses By 100th Birthday For Orphan Girls In Africa.
#5 In Turkey, A Stray Dog Brought Her Unconscious Puppy To The Door Of A Veterinary Clinic. The Puppy Received Immediate Care As The Dog Waited Patiently
#6 A School Janitor, In 1985 Named Gabe Sonnier, Was Cleaning When A Principal Walked Over To Him And Said, "I'd Rather See You Grading Papers Than Picking Them Up."
On the Nostalgic Grandma website, Sally introduces herself as a psychologist who aims "to share uplifting stories that inspire, encourage, and remind us of the good in the world."
"My goal was simple: to share positive and wholesome stories, and also link them to my blog for readers who want to read more about the story," Sally tells Bored Panda, explaining more about why she decided to create a separate subreddit. "I didn't expect it, but the group grew to 22k members very quickly because I would post wholesome stories daily."
"I often feature stories of reunions, lonely elderly people finding support, couples rediscovering love, kindness of strangers at McDonald's or a parking lot, unexplained miracles, like having a child at 70 years old, or someone winning an unexpected lottery," Sally says, sharing the basics of her content.
"After all, who doesn't enjoy a little wishful thinking, hoping that they will win a million-dollar lottery one day?"
#8 Someone Left A Racist Graffiti In Walthamstow, London. And This Is How The Community Responded
#9 An Aussie Farmer Couldn’t Make It To His Aunt’s Funeral Because Of Covid Rules. So He Made A Heart Out Of Feed On His Farm And Let His Sheep Walk Into It. It Was His Way Of Saying Goodbye. “I Just Hope That When I Did It, She Was Having A Peep Through The Clouds And Was Able To See It," He Said
"With so much negativity in the world currently, I think that a little bit of positivity online is essential," Sally posits. "And, clearly, 22,000 other people feel the same!" And Reddit is no exception. Of course, it's also a platform for many niche interests, like cats, fashion, food, and culture, so it's not hard to carve out a niche for yourself in the realm of wholesomeness.
#10 A Canadian Cop Went Undercover In A Wheelchair, Leaving Cash Visible To Attract Thieves. Instead, He Received Money, Prayers, And Warnings, With Zero Arrests In Five Days
#11 A Man Reunited With His 19-Year-Old Cat, Seven Years After The Pet Went Missing
#12 This Guy Wears His Wedding Photo On His Apron When He Cooks Breakfast To Remind His Wife With Alzheimer’s That They Are Married
"If you're talking about subreddits that fit the 'wholesome' niche, people are looking for hope, positivity, and reminders that the world is not that bad after all," Sally explains. "Maybe they are tired of reading heavy news all day, maybe they are feeling lonely, want to restore their faith in humanity – these are often the reasons people engage with wholesome posts."
#13 Shoutout To Mr Johnston For Making Pb&j For His Kiddos Who Didn't Eat Breakfast Before Our Ap Test This Morning
#15 Little Girl Mistakes A Bride For The Princess In Her Favourite Book
Sally believes in the power of wholesome online communities. Their main strength, according to her, is how easily they deliver positive content. "It's more convenient for the reader to scroll an interest-based subreddit than manually searching for it on Google. Plus, post comments add to discussion, providing a sense of community," the creator says.
#17 Teen Waitress Helps Elderly Customer To Cut His Ham, Get’s Awarded $16,000 Scholarship By The Mayor
#18 Toddler Dresses As The Queen For Halloween, Gets A Surprise Letter From Windsor Castle
“The Queen wishes me to write and thank you for your letter, and for the photograph you enclosed,” the letter read. “Her Majesty thought it kind of you to write to her, and The Queen was pleased to see the photograph of your daughter, Jalayne, in her splendid outfit.”
Sally also believes that Reddit communities can be a great source of inspiration. "You’ll often see a story shared on Reddit one day, then circulating on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms the next," she says regarding their virality aspect.
"Overall, it's an ecosystem and subreddits that share positive and wholesome stories exist to add a much-needed layer of positivity to the existing humanity," she adds.
#19 Mum Transforms From Jailed H****n A****t To Top Student In Her Graduating University Class
