Compassion in rain! Indian man helps paralysed American woman, wins hearts
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Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only BenefitsIn a now‑viral Instagram clip posted by user Noah, an Indian man is seen kneeling beside a paralysed American woman stranded under relentless rain. “It’s raining pretty hard, where do you want to go? You’re not able to walk either,” he asks softly, his voice calm against the patter of raindrops.
The woman, visibly exhausted yet composed, explains she’s waiting for the rain to stop, hoping to eventually get to her daughter. The man’s empathy kicks in instantly. “How can I help you tonight?” he continues. Through tears, she whispers, “I just want to go home to my daughter, that’s it.”
Without hesitation, he offers her a ride. “It’s better to give than to receive, and you guys are good people,” he says, helping her into his car.
In the caption, Noah wrote: “I saw a paralysed woman struggling in the rain, just trying to reach her daughter. She had given up everything, now living in her daughter’s garage with nothing but love in her heart. I stopped and gave her a ride—to make sure she got home safe. Sometimes, kindness is all it takes to change a moment or a life.”
Comments flooded in, calling it a “beautiful reminder of humanity” and praising the Indian man for his selfless act.
One user wrote, “We need more people like him.” Another added, “Empathy never goes out of style.”