22-year-old Julia Weber met a stranger who embraced her during the 1989 Bay Area earthquake.
22-year-old Julia Weber, in the Bay Area during the 1989 earthquake, locked eyes with a stranger amidst the chaos. The woman, in a trench coat and carrying a briefcase, stepped forward and embraced Julia for 15 seconds until the shaking stopped. Though they went their separate ways, the warmth and kindness shared left a lasting impression on Julia, who still thinks of that stranger and the connection they shared during that terrifying moment.
August 19, 2024
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