Anishma Nair grew up loving arts and crafts, a passion encouraged by her mother. As a child, she created a scrapbook filled with photos and mementos from her early years, including holidays, school days, and time with family and friends. After several family moves, the scrapbook was lost and faded from memory.
Last month, Nair, who’s now 30, received a message on social media from a stranger who linked her to a viral TikTok showing pages from her childhood scrapbook that had been found in a Goodwill store. The creator, @mislindaslonjas, shared the discovery in hopes of finding the owner. The video racked up over a million views, and Nair was surprised by the online attention and the mystery of how the scrapbook ended up in the donation box.
Reconnecting with the scrapbook brought back powerful memories for Nair, especially pages with her late grandparents. She describes the reunion as nostalgic and emotional, sparking heartfelt conversations with her parents and reminding her of the value of physical keepsakes in a digital world. Her reaction to receiving the scrapbook was viewed over 2-million times online, turning the personal moment into a widely shared experience.
Source: PEOPLE
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