A Chance Encounter at a Gas Station Helped a Young Woman Find Safety and a New Beginning

I shared her story with my riding group. Someone said, “Sometimes the right words at the right moment make all the difference.”

And it’s true.

You never know what someone is carrying. A small gesture—a full tank of gas, a simple question—can open a door they’ve been too afraid to reach for.

Sometimes the greatest strength we have is the willingness to notice when someone needs kindness.