Disabled child's desperate plea to stop online trolls brought out the best in social media

1 [Disabled child's desperate plea to stop online trolls brought out the best in social media]( There are so many good things people love about social media. It can keep you connected to family members that you no longer live near. You can find community in hobbies and special interests that other people share with you. It can even be used as a source of income if you're savvy enough to figure that out. But with as much good as there is on social media, it can also be the source of emotional and mental distress. Between online bullying and internet trolls who just set out to harass unsuspecting people, social media can feel like a double-edged sword. In one instance, it's making you feel less alone in the world, then in another, it's making you feel unimportant. It can be difficult to navigate, especially as a child. [Read the story]( 2 [25 'blessed' images from the internet that will warm up your heart]( Striking a work-life balance can often become difficult and cause excess stress. It is important to feel good about the world you live in, and these photos are here to do just that. The Reddit group "[Blessed Images]( is all for good vibes, happy moments and warm hearts. Be it a pup snuggled up in a blanket or a cat wearing a helmet made out of orange peel, we are here to overload your life with cuteness. So take a break from your stress-filled lives, and check out these 25 super cute moments that are sure to make you feel "blessed." [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 [Dog cries during Mufasa's death in 'The Lion King' and people are swooning]( For being such a whimsical brand, [Disney]( sure knows how to throw a gut punch. From Bambi’s mom, to Ellie in “Up,” Disney has delivered some truly heart-wrenching death scenes that send everyone straight to tears. But perhaps the most painful of all comes from a mid-[90s]( Disney classic called “[The Lion King.]( You know where we’re going with this. Yep, it’s Mufasa’s death. This one just hurts on so many levels, from seeing a father desperately try to save his son, to the agonizing betrayal, to Simba pitifully attempting to wake his father up, to laying under his paw one last time…sorry, does anyone have a tissue? Turns out, that scene has an effect on more than just humans. [Read the story]( 4 [Therapist breaks down where panic attacks come from and how to try to get them under control]( It seems since therapy has become more acceptable to talk about, people are becoming more open about their mental health challenges. But there's also been an increase in self-diagnosis, which in some cases can be helpful, while in others can lead to a bit of misinformation. Self-diagnoses have also caused confusion around [anxiety and panic attacks](. That's where Dr. Julie Smith comes in. Smith, a clinical psychologist, takes the time to [differentiate between anxiety]( anxiety attacks and panic attacks. (Psst...anxiety attacks aren't a thing. It's a misunderstanding around the term, and Smith does a great job sifting through the use of the term.) [Read the story]( 5 [World champion pole vaulter delivers a beautiful and logical defense of sharing the gold]( Everyone loves a champion, especially when the winner represents the country we call home. Seeing a dedicated athlete standing on the tallest podium, a gold medal around their neck, the national anthem playing as the flag is raised—it's enough to inspire a bit of patriotism in even the most hardened of hearts. But the idea of a champion sharing that top podium with another country's athlete is apparently a bridge too far for some, as American pole vaulter Katie Moon (formerly Katie Negeotte) found out at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. [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](.