ur bravest moment...
Tracey Writes:
Resting my hand on my Mothers heart as she was dying, and knowing I would have to live the rest of my life without her presence. Miss and love you Mom...
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Jennifer Philip Writes:
Having a home birth w/ a midwifre with my second after first one at the hospital was a nightmare. I have never felt so strong and proud and in control. Awesome!
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Joanne Davies Writes:
Moving to America from Ireland 10 years ago.
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Rhea Writes:
1 mo after organ trnsplt husb developed near fatal staph inf. I was called to his bedside with nurses all around to learn how to chg dressing on his totally filleted open stomach. Almost passed out.
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Gloria from Canada Writes:
Fighting to live when a car crash nearly took my life. Second to that, saying g'bye to my dear Dad as he lay dying.
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Sandra Writes:
Helping a total stranger deliver her baby in a car in a parking lot.
afraid something might go wrong...mom and new son were fine...mom had asked if I had experence...Told her I'd given birth once!...
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Anonymous Writes:
My husband attempted suicide and I had him involuntarily committed for 72 hours. Scariest moment of my life. Too embarrassed to tell anyone. Checked him out and we started rebuilding our lives.
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pam Writes:
having to say yes, take my beloved father off life support. I knew he wanted that, but it was so hard to do.
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Aleia Writes:
Signing up for the Coast Guard and going to bootcamp a few months ago
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Deb Writes:
I delievered my granddaughter along side of an expressway at the end of January it was 12 degrees and I was shaking so bad from cold and nerves. Today Sydney is a beautiful 8 yr old. I was Blessed.
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Linda Writes:
Actually, my bravest moment is two-fold. First, I got sober, then I emancipated myself from my very dysfunctional family.
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Anoosh Writes:
From age 13 to age 20 in an English all girls private school & not seeing my parents for 7 yrs. At age 72 I still have sad memories & my relationship with my mother is nil.
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Gary Writes:
I was working in a bakery - the bakers hand got stuck in a machine and lost his fingers off his hand.. I dialed 911 - put my belt on his arm to stop the bleading - they saved 3 of his fingers.
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Kathie Writes:
I'm an *extremely* non-confrontational person. I realized that my live-in bf was dating & his date would be arriving shortly. I went downstairs and told her that he already had a gf. Then I left him.
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Dots Writes:
Taking off by myself in my camper van not knowing where I'd be sleeping that night. I set aside 6 wks to honor turning 65; visit nat'l parks, friends, etc. For 2+ days of 3750 mi. I shook / cried.
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Jana Writes:
walking into the room where my brother had been killed and sitting there with him over 8 hrs waiting for the authorities
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I'm not insane, it's a TIC!!! Writes:
When I told my therapist about my tics & was diagnosed with tourettes...at age 36. All the childhood scars, the torment will never go away. People with tics are not crazy-movies depict it that way-sad
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Debbie M Writes:
Giving my son up for adoption 36 years ago
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Allison Writes:
Being shot by a .22. caliber pistol, knowing who set the "hit" up on me, and not retaliating or avenging the act. Watch Jodie Foster in "The Brave One" to understand my feelings...
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Anastasia Writes:
It's a toss up between quitting shooting up heroine, deciding on keeping my baby even though I had known my husband for 2 months & I was fresh out of rehab or telling my husband that I was abused.
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Lois Lane Writes:
Really tough question. Feeling brave came delayed reaction style for me after my first day in court as a C.A.S.A. Went in terrified, however. (I have you to thank for getting involved.) xoxo
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colleen Writes:
when they told me my daughter had cancer and i looked at her and told her that she is so loved and we will be brave and do everything for her to get well and we did now at college playing soccer
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Jo Writes:
when I realised that I needed help (therapy) to deal with my childhood issues.
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little ol me Writes:
Getting on the plane to New Orleans, two weeks after Katrina. Left hubby and 3 kids for 3 months... Still haunted by the stories
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noname Writes:
HS dance date rape...got out of car, walked miles to home in slinky dress no shoes wintertime.Silent shame turned to bravery when I told my mom 20 yrs. later...
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momma Writes:
13yo son w/ Autism leaned over candle & caught fire. Put him out with bare hands in seconds- still a lot of damage. Shriners was fantastic, but my son wud only let me do treatments. Months of bravery
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Jessica Writes:
15 yrs old- telling the world I had OCD on nat'l tv . No one knew what that was back then. It changed my life 4 ever. Found out who my friends were. No regrets, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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No Regrets Writes:
Scary/sad day when turned in a best friend to Child Protection (yes tried to get her to stop multiple abuses but she wouldn't listen). Then many days of testifying/court & she lost ALL custody. Sad!!!
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naomi Writes:
At 5' tall & 17 yrs old, I finally told my abusive 6'4" stepfather to Fu@& OFF! It makes me happy to this day - 20 yrs ago. He's dead now. that makes me happy too.
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tammy Writes:
leaving my abusive husband of 6yrs.
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Robin Writes:
In September when I left my oldest girl at college for the first time and drove away choking back my tears. She is very happy there, so I have to be happy for her.
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Coby's Mom Writes:
Saying goodbye to my brother in HIS bravest moment, just hours before cancer painfully claimed him. He would've been your age, Ro.
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deb Writes:
getting thru my mom's funeral...i was 19. the entire day felt like an out-of-body experience, so robotic-like, just going thru the motions & getting thru the day felt like a huge accomplishment.
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Meredith Writes:
The day I brought my 51yr old mama home to live with me after her stroke. I was 29 & so scared. It will be 2 yrs in Jan. So thankful to have her & the opportunity 4 her to improve each & every day!
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Sue Writes:
giving the ok to harvest my 21y/old son's organs after his accident. One of the best decisions of my life.
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Diane Writes:
A young boy was being bullied by a group of boys and I intervened and they stopped. It was a good feeling.
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Simone Rockefeller Writes:
My bravest moment was when my sister and I had to disconnect my mom from a respirator and watch her die over 4 and a half hours.It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.She was my best friend .
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Nicola Writes:
Going back to school at 30 to finally become a teacher. It was choosing my fate, rather than accepting it.
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Joanne Writes:
Finally realizing what emotional abuse was, and standing up for the sake of my kids. Kicking him out, although I have no job.
Though its hard we now have peace and joy.
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sarah p Writes:
going forward w/a sexual harassment investigation rather than settling. I risked my career, reputation, and friendships in the process. It was the right thing to do regardless of the outcome.
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Shari Writes:
Leaving (with our 4 mo. old) my abusive alcoholic husband...most regret not leaving sooner. Took having baby to see can't raise her in that environment.
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JoCro Writes:
When acting as my dad's health advocate as he was dying from leukemia - had to ensure that all knew & understood that when he said enough, he meant enough.
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ro's mom Writes:
has to be when i gave birth to my daughter, rosie. had to have a c-section...i was terrified. no idea how to be a mom, but we've done a good job!! :)
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EddieMonkey Writes:
Moving to San Francisco from Florida when i was 28. I only had 300 bucks to my name- & then lost my last 100 dollar bill. But i stuck it out- now been here 13 and a half years! xoxo 2 U, RO!
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betsy Writes:
Standing straight and strong with my daughter while my first grandchild was in the NICU for 10 days for seizures. I wanted to collapse in a big heap but did not.
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kim Writes:
Battling and winning the war against Cancer - free and clear for over 8 years now!
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Leticia Writes:
Disclosing my sexual abuse, by my father, to my family.
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mar Writes:
completing my first triathlon! couldnt even swim 6 months before!
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kel Writes:
I don't think I've lived it yet.
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Rayn Writes:
Besides raising 2 great kids (24 yr old daughter, 23 yr old son) all by myself, forgiving those that have hurt me.
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betseyb Writes:
Within one year, dealing with my daughter's illness, my mom's death and my own cancer diagnosis.
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Lisa Writes:
It has to be, through tear-filled eyes, telling my Dad it was ok for him to end his battle with lung cancer. I held his hand and watched his breathing stop. Like yesterday, yet over 3 years ago.
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LuckyMe Writes:
Probably going into the OR for heart surgery.
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Paula from Canada Writes:
Leaving my husband. Kids were 4 & 5 and I just knew this wasn't the life God intended for me or for them. Moved to a new city that I knew no one and started over. Biggest gift I ever gave all 3 of us!
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