Is it normal to cry over someone's child getting hurt badly?

[Anonymous]

A 3 year-old boy is in the hospital after he tripped and boiling water fell on his body. Only his face got is unharmed but he has mainly 2nd degree burns and 3rd on his whole bottom.

I couldn't sleep well and that kept me awaken. I cried for him and started praying for his recovered. I just contacted the family this morning and donated some money. I'm not rich but hope it was helpful.

Is this reaction normal? I'm not a mother, never had serious injuries nor know anyone in my family that had, don't have any siblings and never took care of kids ever. Yet... that news got me depressed and I started visualizing that little boy screaming in agony, his skin peeling and then probably put on morphines, etc. No toddler nor little kid should ever undergo that.

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I'm just a random stranger that donated them money. I don't know those people at all.

[crispycookie]

You are very kind, I wish there were more people like you. The fact that it wasn't your child but still you cried and prayed for him shows how much of a good heart you've got. I hope that child gets well, and I agree with you, little children should never undergo such situations.

[Michael49]

Very well said. Exactly what i was trying to say but your words were much more eloquent. I wish there were more people like you as well

[crispycookie]

@Michael49 True, I'm so happy there are such kind people.

[Michael49]

@crispycookie especially all the stuff that has been going on in the world. Its nice to know there are kind people who are just genuinely caring people

[crispycookie]

@Michael49 Very true.

[Michael49]

@crispycookie do u mind if i send you a follow request?

[crispycookie]

@Michael49 no problem

[Michael49]

It is normal to feel sympathy especially for a child. The world needs more people like you. Says a lot about your character and kindness.

[Michael49]

Also says a lot about your upbringing. You were raised right and please tell your parents i said Thank You

[In_Trance]

Are you asking if it's normal or common?

[slatyb]

Totally normal.