Feb 25, 2026 — A day that changed my perspective: (See attached images for reference)

I always believed that only the people close to us can console & comfort us and make us emotional. But a day made me realize I was wrong.

I shared a post about a moment I loved — my favorite K-pop boy band (members) visiting a palace in Europe. Since English is my second language and I’m only a conversational speaker, I used AI to help me write a more polished version. 

Because of that, I received a lot of hateful comments and downvotes. Some people were upset that I mentioned the palace and a royal countess with political controversies, and others criticized me for using AI to express my thoughts. I felt a little upset because I didn’t expect that reaction. I was just a fan who wanted to share a happy moment seeing my favorite group members enjoying and performing at royal palace. If this had happened to the old me, I would have definitely deleted the post. But this time, something inside me told me not to — to face the situation and reply honestly, because I didn’t do anything wrong. So I responded truthfully to the two comments that bothered me the most. 

Then something unexpected happened. I started receiving supportive, understanding, and kind comments about my post and my replies. Reading them made me feel happy and emotional. I couldn’t believe it — I felt comforted just by the words (1st slide) & I even get emotional, especially after reading one particular supportive comment (2nd slide).

At that moment, I thought about my favorite idol who faced a tough situation, but received unconditional love and support from fans. And also I heard from the idols who received unconditional love and support during tough times – saying that they feel emotional and comforted by warm comments. Before, I couldn’t understand how strangers they’ve never met could comfort them. 

But now I realized something important: Comfort doesn’t come only from people close to us. Even strangers, through simple words in a message, can bring real comfort and strength.

(P.S. Feeling grateful to those 2 redditors who gave me such comfort & strength..😊)

One post that changed my perspective!