Stressed-out daughter gets emotional after finding beautiful note dad hid in one of her textbooks

Life can be unexpectedly tough, throwing challenges our way when we least expect them. Yet, even in difficult times, reassuring words from loved ones—especially parents—can bring comfort and restore our faith that everything will fall into place again. That's what happened to a young woman who goes by u/paiigelisa on Reddit. The student was going through a stressful time dealing with her classes when a heartfelt note from her father just made everything better.

The handwritten note began with the father announcing that he was incredibly proud of his daughter. "Remember that the difficulties we face today are merely victories waiting to be won," he added. Further, he highlighted the importance of loving oneself and shared, "The most important person you need on your side is you. Cheer for yourself; root for yourself. Be your own fan!" The woman added that her dad had secretly kept the heartwarming letter in her textbook. "I am lucky to have such an amazing father," she wrote in the caption. 

Reacting to the wholesome incident, u/futuretechgeek commented, "I want to be the kind of father my kid turns to first when they're in trouble, even if they're the ones who made the mistake." u/according_way_268 shared, "Aw, this is literally the sweetest thing ever!! Your dad is such a gem! Those little unexpected notes of encouragement are pure gold! Totally saving this idea for when I have kids someday! Hope your classes get less stressful soon—you've got this! And remember, your amazing dad is in your corner!" u/savannahtwinkle60 said, "That’s such a heartwarming message! Little gestures like that really make a difference. Your future kids are going to be so lucky to have a parent who values encouragement like this!"

u/outside-wolf6247 added, "Sometimes, we need to borrow from others. Be kind to yourself. Your life experiences will shape you too, and as long as you focus on the good, you're going to do just fine! Chin up, do the best you can. We all stumble; we all fall sometimes. We must pick ourselves up and put one foot in front of the other. Take a breath. It will be ok... I speak from a lot of experience." u/ppross53 noted, "How I wish I’d received even one bit of this kind of uplifting encouragement from either of my parents. Your father is doing parenting the way it should be done. Give him a hug."

u/woodspoonwarrior said, "I am proud of him, hahaha. This warms my heart; your father is a good man. Spend as much time as you can with him and absorb that kind of mindset. It is one of the most valuable things you will have in your lifetime. Good luck with class; you’ve got this!" u/forbodingfennec wrote, "As someone with no ties to their parents today, I'm so happy to see that you have this relationship with your father. Much love to you, and take care of yourself!"