Have you ever stumbled across something that you expected to be a lot darker, but it turned out to be kind of wholesome instead? Apparently, there are lots of social media posts out there that fit in this category, which can definitely help restore your faith in humanity, because they prove that even though the online community is typically kind of terrible, not all surprises you'll find on there are horrible. In fact, the following images prove that people can act in unexpected ways to improve the lives of others, which is certainly a rare sight online that we're thankful to come across once in a while.

As this never-ending lockdown carries on, it's nice to know good stories are available, despite the insanity displayed on the news. And it's always more fun when they're found in some of the most unexpected places. Here are 15 of our favorite posts collected from the subreddit /r/UnexpectedlyWholesome. By the way, where can we donate to Edith?