I've Got a Story to Tell .... or Two

In short, you can see the world and beyond through stories.
Why do I write? To make others happy. After I'd finished my first book I gave it to my friend to read. We were both a little nervous, what if she didn't like it? But when she finished, she told me it made her happy.
That was all I needed. That was worth the Pulitzer Prize, Best Selling List of all. It is my goal.

This year I watched the movie ~ The Greatest Showman ~ I loved it. I realize they took liberties with P. T. Barnum's life, but I believe the man enjoyed making people happy.
In fact, one of the quotes attributed to him makes my heart sing ~
The noblest art is that of making others happy. -- P. T. Barnum
I've written 34 stories so far and have many more clamoring for their time in a book.
What are some stories that have carried you through a hard time or made you happy?