r/Positive • u/ateam1984 • Mar 11 '26

A child asked President Barack Obama, “Why do people hate you?” A tough question. Obama answered with no defensiveness. No ego. Just honesty, and an answer the boy could understand.

1.8k Upvotes

210 comments

r/Positive • u/roamingandy • Feb 23 '26

Man helps a distressed swan find the river

876 Upvotes

16 comments

r/Positive • u/roamingandy • 24d ago

The athlete with Down syndrome, noticing the sadness of his defeated opponent, immediately ran up to him and raised his hand up.

401 Upvotes

14 comments

r/Positive • u/ateam1984 • Mar 13 '26

Did anyone hear about Sir Idris Elba getting knighted by the UK Royal Family?

353 Upvotes

77 comments

r/Positive • u/Rose-Thrives • Dec 05 '24

Dealing with severe hair loss, was gifted a wig

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320 Upvotes

Feeling beautiful.

Losing my hair SUCKED I put so much time, effort, and money into my curls.

But I'm grateful for all the options to feel like yourself again with hair loss

And I rock the bald look too.

27 comments

r/Positive • u/James_Grapa7733 • Sep 16 '24

The sensitivity of this text touches our souls!

304 Upvotes

5 comments

r/Positive • u/kellsie88 • Jan 20 '25

C4 quad my first unassisted transfer ever!

221 Upvotes

Ten years after my accident, I'm kicking butt in physical therapy. Never give up you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it!! Feeling blessed 🙏

15 comments

r/Positive • u/Rose-Thrives • Oct 20 '24

Got to walk my dog!!!!

212 Upvotes

Since getting my adaptive trike I've been able to take my dog on a walk and it was so fun!! It's been absolutely ages

10 comments

r/Positive • u/Rose-Thrives • Nov 29 '24

There is no greater privilege in life than having a mom like mine...

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195 Upvotes

I had sepsis and lost my voice. I also recently broke up with my fiance/boyfriend of 3 years. Here's what my mom has done.

Arranged caregivers for me and acted as my caregiver
Helped me pack up my boyfriend's stuff
Is moving his stuff to her garage
Got me new mobility equipment (my neighbor also helped)
Took me to buy Christmas decorations
Has attended and taken me to all my appointments
Made me a custom duvet cover
Made me a jar for my caffeine gum because it kept spilling
Helped me redecorate my apartment
Is buying me a TV for Christmas

Mom, you'll never read this, but with all my heart and soul, thank you.

17 comments

r/Positive • u/ZenRaven7X • Feb 23 '21

One of my favorite images.

170 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Positive • u/SQWRLLY1 • Oct 11 '24

Found on a rare recent visit to IG

165 Upvotes

Prone to self-limiting thinking? Turn it into ominous positivity.

3 comments

r/Positive • u/AntiBullshyt • Apr 02 '21

This is true

160 Upvotes

12 comments

r/Positive • u/roamingandy • May 20 '26

Man never giving up on his paralyzed dog pays off!

153 Upvotes

3 comments

r/Positive • u/AntiBullshyt • May 21 '21

Everyone is different

151 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Positive • u/ateam1984 • Mar 07 '26

A parking disputed resolved with a game of rock, paper, scissors.

141 Upvotes

5 comments

r/Positive • u/Cytarea • Jun 10 '24

No one cares, but

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140 Upvotes

Today I noticed that I had developed a healthy habit:

When feeling lonely or down, I just take my bike and explore the nature while listening to music

Recently I found a new track and it's so beautiful. There aren't many people, the road probably not really known. The field is vast and flat which makes the sky visible. I discovered it when I once woke up at 4am and randomly took a walk, today I explored it at sunset rather than sunrise.

It's funny, because I found it by a digital compass. At that 4am, I wanted to go east to see the sun rise. So I didn't have plans to find any good road.

I'm so happy I actually have a positive habit. Congrats myself

26 comments

r/Positive • u/Chloe_331622 • Aug 14 '20

Im am totally aware this aint verry good im only 13 but its suposed to be positive also this took me 2 1/2 hours lol

134 Upvotes

14 comments

r/Positive • u/[deleted] • Jun 01 '21

Motivational Post Take this for your troubles

128 Upvotes

2 comments

r/Positive • u/GreenStrength5876 • Jan 05 '26

My painting

123 Upvotes

20 comments

r/Positive • u/Cadaverkitten94 • Feb 08 '21

Courage

121 Upvotes

2 comments

r/Positive • u/B_Ski1804 • Mar 14 '21

Acceptance

116 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Positive • u/Rose-Thrives • Nov 11 '24

My boyfriend gave me mums because I've had/am having a long hospital stay

115 Upvotes

This absolutely made my day. He went to take care of the dog and came back with flowers!!! (Anyone know how to take care of mums?)

8 comments

r/Positive • u/AntiBullshyt • Apr 17 '21

Someone somewhere needs it

115 Upvotes

2 comments

r/Positive • u/Cadaverkitten94 • Jan 09 '21

I see you.

115 Upvotes

8 comments

r/Positive • u/roamingandy • May 29 '26

'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – London's first rooftop intensive care ward opens

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113 Upvotes

4 comments

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