Dear Diner Server Who Honored My Right to Breastfeed in Public,
“I witnessed you nursing your child, and I want to express my admiration. Thank you for your courage in breastfeeding in a public space.”
You may not realize it, but your words that day rejuvenated my waning belief in humanity.
You weren’t aware that our family lives about 40 miles from the nearest grocery store, and we had just undertaken a two-hour journey for our monthly shopping. Our baby hadn’t fed since we left home that morning, and this rare trip served as a family outing for my husband and our three children. You also didn’t know that my mood was dampened by the unkindness of other shoppers.
Yet, you greeted us with a warm smile that Sunday afternoon. Your service was prompt and courteous. After our meal, when you brought the check, you took a moment to step over to me and express your gratitude for my decision to breastfeed in public. I stood in awe as you described how you had seen me feeding our baby shortly after we arrived. You told me how proud you were of my natural, albeit controversial, choice. You shared your frustration over the negativity surrounding public breastfeeding on social media, and you thanked me once more. I was truly taken aback.
In that moment, you displayed a level of grace and insight that belied your youth. I would have expected such wisdom from someone older—perhaps someone like the elderly gentleman I encountered just before meeting you. Rather than responding to my smile with kindness, he brusquely stated, “I was here first.” I had anticipated a simple “excuse me,” and instead was met with rudeness that left me feeling disheartened.
I had anticipated that kind of behavior from the younger generation—my own generation, often seen as entitled and disrespectful. However, I didn’t expect it from him. Perhaps he was just having a bad day, or maybe he had been hardened by the rudeness of others. Whatever the reason, his actions cast a shadow over my experience. But I refused to let his discourteous behavior dampen my spirits, reflecting instead on how the behavior we model shapes the perceptions of the younger generations.
Then, you appeared.
At just 18 years old and without children of your own, you took the time to praise me for my choice to breastfeed publicly. Instead of me expressing my gratitude for your attentive service, you were the one thanking me. You didn’t know it, but your kindness brightened my day and restored my faith in humanity.
So, to you, the waitress who supported my right to breastfeed in public, thank you!
Warm regards,
Your grateful diner, Sarah
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Summary:
The letter expresses gratitude to a young waitress who uplifted the author’s spirit by supporting her right to breastfeed in public. Despite facing rudeness from others, the waitress’s kind words provided a much-needed boost to the author’s faith in humanity.