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Father sends gentle caring check-in texts to his anxious daughter

This image is a screenshot of a public X (formerly Twitter) post from user Madeleine Hindes (@madeleinelily). The poster introduces a collection of short, kind text messages her father sent her from the family kitchen at approximately 6pm, while she was in her bedroom feeling distressed and anxious about global events. The texts consist of small, thoughtful offers and check-ins: asking if she wants wine, Pringles, to watch the show Succession, a hot scone, a gin and tonic, hot bread, to go for a walk, or a cup of tea, reminding her it is supper time, telling her she needs to eat, and asking if she is okay. The post highlights quiet, understated paternal care offered to someone going through a difficult emotional time.
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this piece is entitled "kind things my father has messaged me from the kitchen, at about 6pm, whilst I panic about the world from my bedroom"

Dialogue

Wine?
Pringle?
Supper time ( and the living is easy)...
Succession?
Fancy a hot scone?
Pringles?
A G&T is down here 4 u
Glass of wine?
You ok?
Hot bread?
Walk?
Cuppa T?
You need to eat

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Collection of short caring check-in texts from a father to his anxious daughter

Overview

This image is a screenshot of a public X (formerly Twitter) post from user Madeleine Hindes (@madeleinelily). The poster introduces a collection of short, kind text messages her father sent her from the family kitchen at approximately 6pm, while she was in her bedroom feeling distressed and anxious about global events. The texts consist of small, thoughtful offers and check-ins: asking if she wants wine, Pringles, to watch the show Succession, a hot scone, a gin and tonic, hot bread, to go for a walk, or a cup of tea, reminding her it is supper time, telling her she needs to eat, and asking if she is okay. The post highlights quiet, understated paternal care offered to someone going through a difficult emotional time.

Origin notes

This content originates from a public post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @madeleinelily (Madeleine Hindes). It went viral as a relatable wholesome meme across multiple social media platforms including X, Instagram, and Reddit, as many audiences resonate with the experience of receiving small, thoughtful acts of support from family members during periods of stress or anxiety. The provided source is listed as RSS from X.com:meme.jpg.

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