Sean Astin has the best response to a fan struggling with severe depression

1 [Sean Astin has the best response to a fan struggling with severe depression]( [Depression]( hits different folks in different ways. But whether it’s an occasional episode of the blues or more long-lasting, debilitating clinical depression, there are two factors that only make the ache worse: one, the pervading [loneliness]( from feeling like no one can possibly understand what you’re going through, and two, wondering if the storm will ever truly pass. That’s why an encouraging word from a loved one can be helpful during these low episodes. Or in this case, from Samwise Gamgee. “[Lord of the Rings]( actor Sean Astin was recently signing autographs at Knoxville’s Fanboy Expo when a female fan ([@easttnelvira on TikTok]( opened up about how one of his character’s iconic lines had been helping her through “severe depression.” [Read the story]( 2 [Woman 'shoots her shot' with mystery man on flight. Thousands are rooting for their love story now.]( Most of us might have encountered cute strangers at airports or on our flights, but we hardly pluck up some courage to ask them out on a date. As a result, we never end up crossing paths with those gorgeous strangers again. But [@nataliebonbon]( on TikTok decided to 'shoot her shot' at someone sitting in the row in front of her while both of them were traveling with Southwest Airlines. Natalie thought she would be a fool to miss this chance with the attractive man and she passed him a note jotted on a napkin, hoping to land a date with him. [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 [Sibling trio's casual cover of 'Stand By Me' is blowing people away]( Even among the world's [timeless and universally beloved songs]( Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" stands out. With its instantly recognizable bassline, laid-back vibe and sweet lyrics, the ballad has inspired a [wide range of artists to make it their own]( from John Lennon to [Tina Turner]( to Miley Cyrus. Even boxing great [Muhammad Ali recorded his own version of it.]( But one "Stand By Me" cover from an unexpected source is currently making waves online, and it's right up there with the best of them. The musical sibling trio Biko's Manna from Johannesburg, South Africa, is made up of 16-year-old Biko Nhlangothi (also known as BikoStar), 13-year-old Manna Nhlangothi (also known as MannaHero) and 8-year-old Mfundo Nhlangothi (also known as TauLion). [Read the story]( 4 [Here are 19 'unconventionally attractive' types people love, proving everyone is beautiful]( As a culture, we are always talking about the fact that the [“ideal” man or woman]( we see represented in advertising is so unattainable that it damages people’s mental health. But the reality is that when it comes to dating, 99% of us aren’t out there looking for someone [the media thinks is ideal.]( We’re much more likely to search for the “type” we like best. And what's cool is that just about everyone is somebody’s type, whether they know it or not. The funny thing is that some people have a very specific type, while others cast a much wider net. [Read the story]( 5 [Do you have a 'crispy R?' A podcast interview has everyone down a rabbit hole about 'Rs']( "Crispy Rs" are taking over social media. The phrase has sent many curious people down a deep, dark rabbit hole of confusion while they try to decipher what a "crispy R" is and if they have it. It's supposedly some sort of leftover [Mid-Atlantic or Transatlantic old-school Hollywood actor dialect]( which conjures the image of someone like Humphrey Bogart scolding some poor doe-eyed woman. Is that what it is? Seems like everyone is trying to figure it out. [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.