Woman Gets a Call from the Girl Who Bullied Her in 7th Grade 40 Years Later
After 40 years, a woman, Simon Ellin, contacts a girl who bullied her in seventh grade while doing research that involved her former classmates in high school.

After 40 years, a woman, Simon Ellin, contacts a girl who bullied her in seventh grade while doing research that involved her former classmates in high school.

A group of strangers made the discovery of their lives while searching through a dumpster for valuables. They found a baby thrown into the dumpster by its young mother, and here is what they did.
An elderly man left alone to care for himself after his caretaker abandoned him phoned the police. The helpless man cried that he was starving and had not eaten for days. Here is how the force responded.
At a time when interracial courtship was forbidden in Britain, a British woman fell in love with a black man. She was given a difficult choice between following her heart or losing her family. She chose the former. Here's her story.
Feeling that he had no other option, one individual took outrageous action to save a loved one. The question is, did the authorities take punitive measures, or were they more forgiving?
While outright racism is frowned at, some Black people have complained of the comments and suspicions they get when seen with a white child. A couple who recently adopted a child was the latest to share in the experience.
A viral TikTok video showing a young boy holding an "I Am A Bully" placard while his parents sat and watched has generated a truckload of reactions from people.
A Utah family who adopted their four-year-old son met his biological father near a supermarket. The reunion took place after the kid's mom noticed an older adult panhandling around the area.
An English couple with nine kids and two relatives have had difficulty finding a suitable home and are scared of losing their Keighley residence, following the council's verdict to evict them from where they have called home for a long time.
A veteran and his wife struggling to keep warm in the cold were surprised by local school children, who gifted them a tiny house they built themselves.
One little boy had no hope of finding his way back home. However, he managed to come upon extremely helpful strangers to assist him. These individuals were found on none other than Douyin - or what many may refer to as TikTok.
Beaten, broken, and abandoned, two lost souls collided into one another under the most peculiar circumstances -- but what would come of their special bond?
Jennifer Garner’s “Miracle From Heaven'' was widely accepted by people of faith but also drew questions from others. However, not many people know that the movie was inspired by a real event.
When a little girl saw a homeless man outside the restaurant window, she immediately wanted to help. Many praised her kindness after the story went viral online—it also led to an unexpected phone call.
When a man found out about a 3-year-old's struggle with bullies, he decided to help. He held her hand and walked her to school wearing an outfit that was bound to catch the attention of her bullies.
One father had vowed to his daughter that he would throw her a huge ceremony when she eventually got married -- However, life took a turn, standing in the way of this sacred promise.
Stereotypes can cause many of us a world of pain. One mom refused to leave her baby out in the cold and was determined to defy stigmas, even if it meant becoming a social pariah.
An abandoned newborn was close to death, with its ability to breathe slowly fading away. One patron at a restaurant attempted to rescue the little one, but would it work, or was a tragedy inevitable?
When a woman went into cardiac arrest, her husband and other first responders refused to give up and managed to resuscitate her. She asked for a pen and paper as soon as she woke up.
When a couple found out they were expecting a baby, they were excited. Sadly, their joy turned into worry when they discovered the father-to-be had cancer. They made a big decision after his diagnosis.
In 2018, Josie Desgrand proved that with discipline and determination, anything is possible. The teenager lost about 141 pounds in 12 months after being bullied in high school. Here's how she did it.
When her parents moved from America to Guatemala, one woman didn't know where she fit in. Everything changed when she met a terminally ill baby that set her life on a new trajectory.
A woman had her once-happy life turned around after being engulfed in flames and suffering third and fourth-degree burns. While in the hospital, she had another tragic experience.
Love is an unusual and unexpected force, finding its way into our lives whenever it pleases. If anyone can vouch for this, it's Briggs Fussy and Brittney Husbyn, whose story will leave skeptics with tears in their eyes.
When a nurse helped with an emergency c-section, she felt an instant connection with the premature baby. She was 25 years old and never imagined becoming a mother, but it was meant to be.
In 2021, a family had nowhere to go, so they slept in their car. They were scared, and it was not the ideal place for a baby. Thanks to a caring organization, they were moved out of harm's way and into a hotel.
Last year a newborn baby was discovered on a doorstep in Fairbanks, Alaska. An accompanying note revealed the mother's desperate plea for help and that she hoped the child would find a loving home.
A mom of four was overcome by emotions after she opened her son's birthday cake and realized that a stranger had paid for it. Here's why the cake was paid for.
The loss of a family member can be devastating to all relatives, who most likely want to remember the best in the individual who passed. However, some have a unique, almost brutal way of commemorating their loved ones.
A medical mystery, one young man, continues to shock the world after he disobeys the laws of nature multiple times - all with a glint of love and humor in his eyes.
Sleeping on the dirty streets, a forgotten man had given up on life, simply living for the next meal. This was until a stranger walked into his life, providing him not only with food but also hope.
When a woman was raised as a white citizen by her white adoptive family, she didn't question her heritage. However, shortly before she turned 50, she found out the truth about her biological family.
In 2018 a Labrador would not leave his owner's side. He kept close to her breast, and after a few weeks, she decided to have a look at it. The dog's care and concern saved her life.
From love stories to songs about heartbreak, we all define soulmates in a romantic capacity. However, some of the most beautiful bonds can be found through friendships, especially those we never expected.
When a young man saw an elderly woman eating alone, he approached her and asked her if she wanted company. The special encounter meant a lot to her and went viral online.
One foster mother slowly but surely fell in love with two little toddlers, ready to take the next leap - but what beautiful background story led her down this path in the first place?
Teenager Jaequan Faulkner re-opened a fast-food stand, complete with hot dogs, soda, and chips in 2018 in front of his house in Minnesota. It was initially opened in 2016. His objective was to raise money for school clothes. However, as with all entrepreneurial endeavors, he ran into a roadblock.
In 2019 a teenager finally joined his forever home after years of hoping to be adopted. The placement was made official just days before he would have aged out of the foster system.
A 28-year-old TikToker started the new year off by sharing a traumatic experience from her childhood. She revealed how comments about her weight affected her and encouraged others to change the narrative.
Nine foster children were at risk of being separated, but one family decided to take them all in. The kids were ecstatic that they could stay together.
A couple living in Mackworth, near Derby, England, have tied the knot after being together for 40 years. The wedding ceremony was organized by the hospital staff three days after the groom found out he had incurable cancer.
Ashley Hallford pins her ability to beat stage 4 cancer down to her connection with a higher power - but this was not the only miracle that happened in this Wonder Woman's life.
A police officer decided to officially adopt a young boy and his sister two years after rescuing them from physically abusive parents. Read their turning point story.
One man taken to the hospital as a preemie has now found himself, full circle and back in that same medical facility. One familiar face, however, is there to make his day brighter with her innate compassion.
A teenager with Down syndrome could barely control his emotions in a sweet moment after opening a car door to discover his birth mom one year after his adoption.
A pair of twin sisters were inseparable growing up and their similarities would continue into adulthood. They looked alike and loved spending time together. One day they realized they were both pregnant at the same time.
A couple left their loved ones bawling and breathless during a video call. Not only did they surprise them with something, but rather someone and their family and friends were beyond confounded as to how they hadn't known about this all along.
A teenager dressed up as a FedEx deliveryman unexpectedly arrived at his childhood best friend's house. When she went outside to sign for the "delivery," she was stunned to see him.
A couple defied skeptics and proved doubters wrong when they got married in 1995, becoming the first couple with Down's syndrome to become husband and wife, not just in the UK but also worldwide.
A single black mother faced massive backlash after she took in 3 white kids from foster care at the age of 30. While responding to people's criticism, the foster mom shared that the only thing that mattered to her was love.