7 days ago
Chennai founder breaks down in front of traffic police after his unexpected question: ‘And that's when the tears came'
A traffic stop turned unexpectedly emotional for an Indian founder who found herself overwhelmed by a simple question asked by a cop. In a LinkedIn post, the woman recalled her unforgettable moment of vulnerability prompted by the policeman's genuine question. A Chennai founder's encounter with traffic police has melted people's hearts. (Representational image). (Unsplash/Karthick Gislen)
'Last week, I broke down in front of a traffic cop. I was driving, overwhelmed and stressed beyond words. One thing after another had piled on — work, pressure, expectations. I was stopped by a traffic cop, and I don't even remember what the reason was,' the founder wrote.
The founder said that the traffic cop asked her, 'What happened? Are you okay?' At that very moment, she broke down crying because of the policeman's 'genuine concern.' She recalled that the incident left her feeling 'More in control. More human.'
She concluded her post with advice for others, 'No matter how strong we try to be, we're all vulnerable. And it's okay to break down. It's okay to feel. And if you see someone struggling, a kind word can really make a difference. Let's be gentle. With ourselves. And with each other.'
A post on LinkedIn by a Chennai-based founder. (Screengrab (LinkedIn).)
What did social media say?
An individual posted, 'Sometimes, we just need someone to notice our struggle and remind us that it's okay to feel. This, too, shall pass; stay strong. You got this.' Another added, 'Crying is human behaviour, so it's okay to break down and cry, but what's important is how you bounce back!'
A third expressed, 'Breaking down is human. Those who pretend to be strong all the time are just faking it out or living a life of denial or avoidance.' A fourth wrote, 'Your experience beautifully underscores the power of genuine kindness in our busy lives. It's a reminder that it's perfectly okay to show vulnerability and that a simple act of compassion can truly lighten someone's emotional load. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt moment.'
