Today, the AWESOME comes from North Carolina. In March, Deputy Shawn Singleton pulled over 26-year-old Katelyn Ricchini for speeding after she left church. The stop started with tension. Ricchini admitted she gave the officer “absolute attitude,” telling him she’d never trusted police. He let her off with a warning—and that’s when the conversation took a surprising turn. Body camera footage shows Singleton asking if she was doing okay. Ricchini broke down, confessing her struggles with anxiety, her journey to stay clean and sober, and the painful reality of leaving an abusive relationship in Maryland. She had even left behind her 5-year-old son to focus on recovery. Through tears, she accepted Singleton’s offer of a hug. “I’ve never hugged a cop before; I’ve always been put in handcuffs by them,” Ricchini shared. That moment of kindness became a turning point. Ricchini later revealed she had been close to giving up on life that day. Instead, Singleton’s words reminded her she still had potential and a future worth fighting for. Six months later, she introduced the deputy to her son, saying, “Look, this is one of the guys that saved my life.” She also proudly shared that she was 10 months sober, and working full-time, and THAT’S AWESOME.