Hawker Uncle Apologises For Taking 5-Day Mental Health Break, Wins Hearts On Reddit
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A humble handwritten note at a food stall in Puchong has gone viral for all the right reasons
Shared on Reddit, the sign explained that the hawker was taking a five-day break to take care of his mental health — and the Internet couldn't be more supportive.The message read: "I was feeling down, took five days to [take a] break and went out to relax. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."The Reddit user who posted it added, "I find this to be so cute. Uncle is around 60 years old and still prioritises self-care. Hope uncle has a good rest!"
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The post quickly caught attention, with netizens praising the uncle's honesty and his rare, admirable approach to work-life balance — especially in a line of work where rest is often overlooked
One user wrote, "Well done, uncle. Send my best wishes to him."Another added, "I hope he feels better when he comes back."A netizen noted the small but sweet details, saying, "Haha, uncle even added a cute bowing emoji. He may be aged, but his heart is still young."Someone else commented, "Good uncle. At least his customers know why he wasn't open. Hope he comes back healthier and better."
Image via Reddit
Image via Reddit
Image via Reddit
Moved by the post, a few users even suggested leaving notes of encouragement for the uncle to brighten his return
Others asked for updates or expressed interest in supporting his stall once he's back.One commenter identified the stall as being located at Medan Selera Everyday Foodcourt, in case anyone nearby wanted to drop by and show their support.While it's usually the younger generation who speak up about mental health, this hawker uncle quietly reminds us that self-care is important at any age.
