A woman was left in tears after a Vinted buyer sent her a deeply kind message about a personal journal entry she had forgotten she wrote. The seller had listed a journal she believed was blank, but it contained a single page where she had written about her experiences with anxiety and depression.
Unexpected discovery
When the buyer received the journal and found the note, they did not ignore it or leave a negative review. Instead, they reached out with a message of support, asking if the seller had been okay since writing the entry and offering to listen if she ever needed to talk.
Sharing screenshots of the exchange on X, the buyer wrote: "Hey, your note was in the journal from March. Have you been okay since the note? As someone who suffers with anxiety and depression, things do get better. Have you spoken with anyone since? And listen, if you ever want a chat or whatever, I know I'm a stranger, but I'm happy to be an ear."
Kindness over refund
Mortified by the accidental overshare, the woman apologised and offered the buyer a full refund. The buyer declined, replying: "No, not at all, you're fine. Don't worry. I took out the page! Honestly, though, if you ever need to chat or vent or whatever, I'll be a message away! Don't ever feel like you've got to be alone with those thoughts."
Overwhelmed, the woman posted the exchange publicly on X, writing: "I sold someone a journal on Vinted, which I was positive I'd never written in before, but turns out I had written on one page, and this is what the buyer messaged me. There are truly good people left in the world."
Online reaction
The post drew emotional responses from readers, with many praising the buyer. One person wrote: "Love this, love them, sending you both positive vibes because the beauty this radiates is next level." Another added: "Actually, that's a really sweet and human thing. Good to see that not everyone online is horrible." A third said: "Oh my god, actual angel."
The story also serves as a reminder to check belongings before selling them online. For anyone struggling with their mental health, Mind offers resources on its website, including emergency information and crisis support, and a helpline on 0300 102 1234.
