History Heartwarming / NotAlwaysRight

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/underneath-its-all-the-same-tough-love/ Student shows his support]] for [[SternTeacher his teacher]]. He has a policy of allowing the students to play a [=YouTube=] video at the start of each class, so long as it's appropriate The teacher is gay, so the student (considered a "tough guy" and known for liking songs considered "off-color") plays "Same Love" by Music/{{Macklemore}} , an anti-homophobia song.

--> '''Hospital Administrator:'''We still do occasional visits from support dogs for Pediatrics, right?

--> '''Hospital Administrator:''' I don't care what it takes, but get something filed for [dog's name].

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/underneath-its-all-the-same-tough-love/ Student shows his support]] for [[SternTeacher his teacher]]. He has a policy of allowing the students to play a [=YouTube=] video at the start of each class, so long as it's appropriate The teacher is gay, so the student (considered a "tough guy") plays "Same Love" by Music/{{Macklemore}} , an anti-homophobia song.

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/underneath-its-all-the-same-tough-love/ Student shows his support]] for [[SternTeacher his teacher]]. The teacher is gay, so the student plays an anti-homophobia song.

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/its-official-cats-are-the-cure-for-everything/227903/ This OP]] has issues controlling himself on random days due to past trauma, but his anger is stopped because his friend showed him [[CuteKitten her grumpy cat wearing a hat]], which completely removes the anger. His therapist even includes cats in his treatment plan, it works so well!

* A story that starts as NightmareFuel, but turns into heartwarming. A boy [[https://notalwaysright.com/taking-command-of-the-situation/180778/ is racially abused by a teacher]], and can't sleep without someone by his side. Then his parents get sick, only for their "guard dog" Commander to start licking his hands, and with the mother's permission, sleep in his room. (They'd prior not been allowed). Sure enough, the mother finds the boy peacefully asleep, with Commander next to him. The two were inseparable even when they adopted a trained PTSD dog, and when the dog sadly passed, was made into a pendant.

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/momentarily-disoriented/51362 A kid]] comes out to their parents as asexual, and the parents' reaction has them fearing the worst. When the Pride Parade rolls around, though, not only does the entire family show support for the kid and asexuality, they also have LGBT support materials at the ready as well!

** There's also [[https://notalwaysright.com/hey-you-dont-work-here-but-that-could-change/278990/ this]] similar story involving a teenage boy and a hardware store. After seeing him rearranging their chronically disorganized fastener section, the manager asks him to come in with a parent. When he comes back with his mom as requested, the manager explains to the, that they can't have someone doing work for the store if they're not an employee... and then [[BaitAndSwitch pulls out an application form and asks what hours he'd like to be scheduled for]]. The boy ends up working there until his family moves out of state a few years later, at which point the same manager tracks down a similar store in the town he's moving to and personally calls them to recommend the employee for a position there.

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/in-great-loss-there-can-be-great-kindness/131309/ A woman who recently [[DeathOfAChild lost her baby]] gets some kind words and a hug from a jewelry store worker.]] This is par for the course for NAH, but what makes this particularly poignant is the location; it matches that of [[https://notalwaysright.com/our-deepest-condolences/127118/ a story posted roughly a month and a half prior]] of a long-time NAR patron and submitter losing her premature baby, who had previously posted [[https://notalwaysright.com/with-a-mother-like-that-pain-tolerance-is-through-the-roof/118817/ three]] [[https://notalwaysright.com/already-has-a-big-baby-to-look-after/118777/ other]] [[https://notalwaysright.com/not-the-formula-for-a-successful-doctor/126319/ stories]] regarding some difficult situations surrounding her pregnancy and new child (which makes the fact that the baby was lost all the harsher). If it's not a coincidence and it really is the same person, with more details of the backstory for the latest entry known to the reader, the fact that the grieving mother was able to find a sympathetic ear in the offline world is all the sweeter. And this was the clerk's ''first day''; that "Awesome Workers" tag is well deserved.

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/they-pulled-the-rabbit-out-of-the-hat/151406/ This story of adopting and rehabilitating a severely mistreated rabbit]]. The rabbit, despite allegedly being aggressive due to being mistreated, likes the submitter right away. She would have {{Past Experience Nightmare}}s and had attention issues, but the owner nurtured her through it all, and the rabbit is much happier now.[[note]]Sadly, the OP revealed in the comments that the story had been submitted several years before it was finally posted and that in the interim, the rabbit had passed away, but she still got to live out her life happily with people who loved her.[[/note]]

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/they-pulled-the-rabbit-out-of-the-hat/151406/ This story of adopting and rehabilitating a severely mistreated rabbit]]. The rabbit, despite allegedly being aggressive due to being mistreated, likes the submitter right away. She would have {{Past Experience Nightmare}}s and had attention issues, but the owner nurtured her through it all, and the rabbit is much happier now.

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/its-like-they-picked-them-off-a-shelf/314223/ This story]]. An employee at a 24-hour supermarket encounters a customer putting misplaced items back on the correct shelf, explaining that she's had a bad day and doing so calms her. When they tell the manager about it, he remarks that it must be the "shelving fairy" who has been leaving whole sections in perfect order, and jokingly suggests offering her a job if she shows up again. When she does so the following week, the employee chats to her and learns that she is, in fact, looking for work, but hasn't been able to find any due to being "weird" (she's on the autism spectrum and has difficulty relating to people). The employee tells the manager, who promptly offers her a job, for real, and is able to accommodate her needs (working nights and Tuesdays off to play with her cats). She quickly passes through the training and even has her pay backdated to when they started noticing her efforts. The cherry on the cake comes a month later:

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-power-of-a-kenya-do-attitude/ ...And then a new career path was offered to this security guard.]] He wanted to be an electrician, but [[CareerNotTaken ended up a security guard instead]]. The professor decides to help him become an electrician.

%%* A [[http://notalwaysright.com/every-bad-crowd-has-a-silver-lining few]] of [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-match-made-in-size-7/1490 these]] as well.
%%* Also: [[http://notalwaysright.com/we-need-one-of-these-in-every-store-part-2 Sometimes,]] the customers are the [[RousseauWasRight better people]].
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/we-stand-up-for-our-own This, too.]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/no-pranks-just-thanks/ "Are you thankful for me?"]]

%%** [[http://notalwaysright.com/semper-bye-bye/ A similar story, genders inverted, equally good acting skills and just as heartwarming]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-pregnant-woman-scorned/ And this one]].
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-heady-proposition/ That was sweet of him.]]

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/star-trek-names-the-next-generation/ This, in an odd sort of way]].
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/making-a-huge-difference/ Everyone needs hugs.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/as-the-checkout-line-churns/ "Why don't you take a break? We don't mind waiting."]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-wisdom-to-know-the-difference/ "Don't worry about it, Jesus and my mama still love me!"]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/friends-in-unusual-places/ One big hearted postal employee.]]
%%* It might have been a joke, but [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-99/ this customer]] definitely qualifies.
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/sweets-from-a-sweetie/ "Happy birthday!"]]
%%* It's customers like [[http://notalwaysright.com/bogo-buy-one-give-one/ this woman]] who make working in retail a little more tolerable.
%%* Not heartwarming in the usual sense, but it's hard to read [[http://notalwaysright.com/for-some-childhood-never-ends-part-5/ this]] without going [[{{Adorkable}} "D'awwww."]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/we-love-to-see-you-smile/ This]] cashier certainly had his day improve after serving a kind older couple.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/revenge-is-a-treat-best-served-sweet-part-2/ "Thank you, young man, for battling the forces of rudeness and for making the world a better place!"]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/never-say-no-to-la-novia/ This story]] of acceptance triumphing over bigotry.
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/how-to-show-up-a-show-off/ This story]].
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/this-well-defend/ A true guardian]] Angel in action.

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-customer-is-sometimes-alright/ The Customer Is Sometimes Alright]]

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/grandma-wont-be-outmatched/ This is really cute]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/it-pays-to-be-patient-part-3/ The story of a customer who came back to say sorry]]

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/not-all-knights-are-in-shining-armor/ There are still decent people somewhere.]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/why-nurses-should-rule-the-world/ Why Nurses Should Rule The World]]

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/cash-back-it-forward/ "A little cash back for you."]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-gift-card-that-keeps-giving/ "So your total comes out to $0.00."]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/pint-sized-theatrics/ This little boy]] seems perfectly willing to protect innocent people.
%%* [[https://notalwaysright.com/homeless-is-where-the-heart-is-2/75883/ This businessman's]] heart is hewn out of a giant chunk of platinum.
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/this-boss-gets-more-than-just-the-check/ He]] is a good boss.
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/crouching-tiger-hidden-powers/ Never bully a Chinese kid.]]

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/suited-to-the-role/ This owner]] knows that good help doesn't always wear the best clothing.
%%* One nice old man makes a woman's day, [[https://notalwaysright.com/its-not-easy-being-green-2/76066/ here]].
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/mans-best-friend-from-beginning-to-end/ How to comfort a kid after he lost his dog.]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/pregnant-with-potential/ This one.]] Can also double as a TearJerker.

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-convergence-of-kindnesses/ The Convergence Of Kindnesses]]

* Just imagine the ending to [[http://notalwaysright.com/ballerina-rex/ this story]] taking place in your head. It's a really adorable image.

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/needs-to-give-that-caller-a-high-five/ Needs To Give That Caller A High Five]].

* "[[http://notalwaysright.com/when-your-day-hits-a-high-note/ Can I sing for you?]]"
* "[[http://notalwaysright.com/needs-to-adopt-a-nicer-outlook/ You are doing]] [[HappilyAdopted the best thing for your daughter]], and [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre you are the best mother I know]]."

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/just-a-cast-the-first-stones-throw-away-from-a-true-christian/ "Bless you, son.]] I’d like you to have this to make up for those of us who are less then their best."

* "[[https://notalwaysright.com/smiles-can-go-miles/ I just wanted to make sure you know that there's a lot of bad stuff going on in the world, but if you keep smiling, things will start to get better.]]"

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/no-hate-in-this-proposition/ Just say yes to your man!]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/alls-well-that-girlfriends-well/ Here's]] [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-knight-in-a-shining-apron/ two]] to start.
* Sometimes, [[http://notalwaysright.com/hats-off-to-the-hat/ one moment]] fixes everything.
* "It would be so nice to date a girl who's not obsessed with her appearance. [[http://notalwaysright.com/how-to-start-a-relationship-make-contact/ May I?]]"

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-true-meaning-of-seeing-clearly/ The true meaning of seeing clearly.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/vexed-by-the-exs-pecks/ Sometimes, it's good to be wrong.]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-taco-proposal/ Taco Proposal]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/cupids-arrow-doesnt-always-fly-straight/ The most unorthodox]] dating service.

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/this-relationship-has-wings-2/ "When I get a job and have money and live in a better place, will you promise me that we'll still buy pizza and wings and eat it on the bed?"]]

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/lose-the-date-take-home-a-plate/159234/ This story]] starts out pretty badly, with the poster being unexpectedly ghosted during a date she thought was going well, and ending up publicly breaking down in tears, which are only made worse by her severe social anxiety. Having seen what happened, though, the restaurant's manager comps her the $50 bill her date stumped her with (which several other customers also offered to pay), the waiter gives her [[YouAreNotAlone a message of support]] and accepts a hug, and several other customers give her smiles and messages of encouragement.

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/simple-genderalisation/26018 "I guess he was right after all."]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/cant-mask-the-truth-from-children/52493 "All pretty girls need a flower!"]].

%%* [[https://notalwaysright.com/they-pulled-the-rabbit-out-of-the-hat/151406/ This story of adopting and rehabilitating a severely mistreated rabbit]].

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-power-of-a-kenya-do-attitude/ ...And then a new career path was offered to this security guard.]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/granny-get-your-grandsons-guns/ This guy]] standing up for his grandmother.
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/underneath-its-all-the-same-tough-love/ Student shows his support]] for [[SternTeacher his teacher]].
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-touching-conclusion/ This]] student was able to learn that people do care about him.
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-professor-transplant/ This one]] has a happy ending.
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/my-teacher-the-dragon-slayer/ My Teacher The Dragon Slayer]]

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/honesty-is-its-own-sweet-reward/ Honesty wins free food.]]
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-known-death-of-literature/ This teacher]] hates it when people spoil book endings.

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/faith-in-the-future/ Faith is beautiful]].
%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/not-so-stupid-cupid/ So basically, a six-year-old scored me a boyfriend]]. Both adorable and hilarious.

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/tea-and-sympathy/ "No, I just had a question. But first, this is for you."]]

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/heartbreak-high/ "You’re like my mom, only you actually care about me.”]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/true-friends-are-nothing-to-fear/ “Kiddo, we love you.]] You’re practically family. You’re always safe here.”
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/made-up-over-make-up/ These two guys]] clearly care about their friend.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/embracing-new-friendships/ This woman]] really likes hugs!

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/in-great-loss-there-can-be-great-kindness/131309/ A woman who recently lost her baby gets some kind words and a hug from a jewelry store worker.]] This is par for the course for NAH, but what makes this particularly poignant is the location; it matches that of [[https://notalwaysright.com/our-deepest-condolences/127118/ a story posted roughly a month and a half prior]] of a long-time NAR patron and submitter losing her premature baby, who had previously posted [[https://notalwaysright.com/with-a-mother-like-that-pain-tolerance-is-through-the-roof/118817/ three]] [[https://notalwaysright.com/already-has-a-big-baby-to-look-after/118777/ other]] [[https://notalwaysright.com/not-the-formula-for-a-successful-doctor/126319/ stories]] regarding some difficult situations surrounding her pregnancy and new child (which makes the fact that the baby was lost all the harsher). If it's not a coincidence and it really is the same person, with more details of the backstory for the latest entry known to the reader, the fact that the grieving mother was able to find a sympathetic ear in the offline world is all the sweeter. And this was the clerk's ''first day''; that "Awesome Workers" tag is well deserved.

%%* [[http://notalwaysright.com/never-again/ Like this story says, never... never again.]]

* A [[http://notalwaysright.com/every-bad-crowd-has-a-silver-lining few]] of [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-match-made-in-size-7/1490 these]] as well.
* Also: [[http://notalwaysright.com/we-need-one-of-these-in-every-store-part-2 Sometimes,]] the customers are the [[RousseauWasRight better people]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/we-stand-up-for-our-own This, too.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/no-pranks-just-thanks/ "Are you thankful for me?"]]

** [[http://notalwaysright.com/semper-bye-bye/ A similar story, genders inverted, equally good acting skills and just as heartwarming]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-pregnant-woman-scorned/ And this one]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-heady-proposition/ That was sweet of him.]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/star-trek-names-the-next-generation/ This, in an odd sort of way]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/making-a-huge-difference/ Everyone needs hugs.]]

** Don't mind me, I just have something in my eye.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-wisdom-to-know-the-difference/ "Don't worry about it, Jesus and my mama still love me!"]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/friends-in-unusual-places/ One big hearted postal employee.]]
* It might have been a joke, but [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-99/ this customer]] definitely qualifies.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/sweets-from-a-sweetie/ "Happy birthday!"]]
* It's customers like [[http://notalwaysright.com/bogo-buy-one-give-one/ this woman]] who make working in retail a little more tolerable.
* Not heartwarming in the usual sense, but it's hard to read [[http://notalwaysright.com/for-some-childhood-never-ends-part-5/ this]] without going [[{{Adorkable}} "D'awwww."]]

** Good God, what is WRONG with that mother? (Answer: She believes people with minimum wage jobs are inferior.)
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/never-say-no-to-la-novia/ This story]] of acceptance triumphing over bigotry.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/how-to-show-up-a-show-off/ This story]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/this-well-defend/ A true guardian]] [[MeaningfulName Angel]] [[ActionGirl in action.]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-customer-is-sometimes-alright/ The Customer Is Sometimes Alright]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/grandma-wont-be-outmatched/ This is really cute]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/weekly-roundup-heartwarming-stories/ Five of them.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/not-all-knights-are-in-shining-armor/ There are still decent people somewhere.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/why-nurses-should-rule-the-world/ Why Nurses Should Rule The World]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/never-again/ Like this story says, never... never again.]]
** This one's possibly ''the'' trump card for any "Story behind a tattoo" contest. You showcase ''that'', and everyone else in the room will shut up.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/cash-back-it-forward/ "A little cash back for you."]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-gift-card-that-keeps-giving/ "So your total comes out to $0.00."]]

* [[https://notalwaysright.com/homeless-is-where-the-heart-is-2/75883/ This businessman's]] heart is hewn out of a giant chunk of platinum.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/this-boss-gets-more-than-just-the-check/ He]] is a good boss.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/crouching-tiger-hidden-powers/ Never bully a Chinese kid.]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/suited-to-the-role/ This owner]] knows that good help doesn't always wear the best clothing.
* One nice old man makes a woman's day, [[https://notalwaysright.com/its-not-easy-being-green-2/76066/ here]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/mans-best-friend-from-beginning-to-end/ How to comfort a kid after he lost his dog.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/pregnant-with-potential/ This one.]] Can also double as a TearJerker.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/angels-in-america/ "Mommy, was that lady an angel?" "Yes, baby, she was."]]
** "I’m sure you’re making sure your daughter eats, but when’s the last time you did?” "How did you—” [[MamaBear "Because you're a mother."]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-convergence-of-kindnesses/ The Convergence Of Kindnesses]]

* A meta example for the commenters: During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, longtime commenter and resident PungeonMaster "Stephen" went uncharacteristically silent, prompting several of his fellow commenters to worry that he was sick or worse. When he resurfaced, he explained that he only had internet access at work and his office had closed because of the crisis, but a friendly neighbor was helping him so he could be online at home. The number of upvotes and welcoming comments (not just on NAR but on posts on the sister sites as well, since Stephen leaves puns everywhere) showed just how much the regulars come to recognize and even care about each other. Considering the basic nature of the site, the fact that this happens is equal parts heartwarming and ''awesome''.

* Meta example: [[https://notalwaysright.com/a-christmas-affair-to-remember/184973/ The submitter in this story]] felt it was his fault that he ruined his family for calling out on his bigoted grandmother for all the homophobic things she said about him and being a hypocrite. Many commenters came to the submitter's side and told him he shouldn't blame himself for what happened to his family when it was obvious his grandmother is to blame. They also praised his mother for not only accepting his sexuality but being a MamaBear and threatening the homophobic grandmother and a cousin who sided with the grandmother over the insults she made on her son.
* [[https://notalwaysright.com/they-pulled-the-rabbit-out-of-the-hat/151406/ This story of adopting and rehabilitating a severely mistreated rabbit]].

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-power-of-a-kenya-do-attitude/ ...And then a new career path was offered to this security guard.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/granny-get-your-grandsons-guns/ This guy]] standing up for his grandmother.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/underneath-its-all-the-same-tough-love/ Student shows his support]] for [[SternTeacher his teacher]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-touching-conclusion/ This]] student was able to learn that people do care about him.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/a-professor-transplant/ This one]] has a happy ending.
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/my-teacher-the-dragon-slayer/ My Teacher The Dragon Slayer]]

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/honesty-is-its-own-sweet-reward/ Honesty wins free food.]]
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/the-known-death-of-literature/ This teacher]] hates it when people spoil book endings.

* [[http://notalwaysright.com/faith-in-the-future/ Faith is beautiful]].
* [[http://notalwaysright.com/not-so-stupid-cupid/ So basically, a six-year-old scored me a boyfriend]]. Both adorable and hilarious.