'He wept when he heard my voice': How Reddit helped Bengaluru woman find her father after 20 years; Internet can't stop crying
A heartwarming story has emerged from Bengaluru, where a 25-year-old woman reunited with her father after nearly two decades, all with the help of Reddit. The woman, who hadn’t seen her father since she was just two, turned to the internet in the hope of finding him. What followed was nothing short of magical.
In her emotional Reddit post, the woman explained that her parents had separated when she was very young. Her father, originally from Kerala, used to work for a travel management company in Bengaluru. “He must be around 45 to 50 years old now,” she wrote, adding that she had no contact with him since childhood.
She asked Reddit users for help, saying that even the tiniest clue could make a difference. And Reddit delivered. With the help of kind strangers online, she managed to trace her father and his extended family.
An Emotional Reunion Over the Phone
In a heartfelt update, she shared that she had finally spoken to her father. “My dad cried when he heard my voice,” she wrote. “He never remarried and is currently working in Chennai. He hasn’t been to Kerala in the past four years.”
She also discovered that some family members had sadly passed away, including her grandparents and one uncle. But the joy of reconnecting with her father and remaining family outweighed the sorrow. “Everyone was so happy to know I had been looking for them,” she said, adding that a friend helped translate during the call.
The Internet Cheers With Her
Reddit users who had followed her journey were overjoyed. Comments poured in with love and support. One user wrote, “This is such great news! I was hoping Reddit would do its magic, and it did. So happy for you.”
Another added, “We need an update when you finally meet him!” The woman replied that she plans to visit her father next week.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. ET.com has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of ET.com. Reader discretion is advised.
In her emotional Reddit post, the woman explained that her parents had separated when she was very young. Her father, originally from Kerala, used to work for a travel management company in Bengaluru. “He must be around 45 to 50 years old now,” she wrote, adding that she had no contact with him since childhood.
She asked Reddit users for help, saying that even the tiniest clue could make a difference. And Reddit delivered. With the help of kind strangers online, she managed to trace her father and his extended family.
An Emotional Reunion Over the Phone
In a heartfelt update, she shared that she had finally spoken to her father. “My dad cried when he heard my voice,” she wrote. “He never remarried and is currently working in Chennai. He hasn’t been to Kerala in the past four years.”
She also discovered that some family members had sadly passed away, including her grandparents and one uncle. But the joy of reconnecting with her father and remaining family outweighed the sorrow. “Everyone was so happy to know I had been looking for them,” she said, adding that a friend helped translate during the call.
The Internet Cheers With Her
Reddit users who had followed her journey were overjoyed. Comments poured in with love and support. One user wrote, “This is such great news! I was hoping Reddit would do its magic, and it did. So happy for you.”
Another added, “We need an update when you finally meet him!” The woman replied that she plans to visit her father next week.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. ET.com has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of ET.com. Reader discretion is advised.
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