Who/what do you find brave/inspirational?

Bigbagofcans

s4uv3 wrote: »

Single mothers.
Jesus this parenting lark is hard going, and I have a husband coming in the door at five thirty every evening. I don't know how they do it and remain sane.

Single mothers with the feckless "father of their child/ren" - I have the biggest respect for them.

eviltwin

Succubus_ wrote: »

I understand the feeling of being patronised, even if you know the other person has good intentions. I have Cystic Fibrosis which is an invisible illness and I find it tough at times that people can't see that I'm ill, they have the same expectations of me as another able bodied person and it can be a struggle. I am glad that I can choose whether or not someone knows that I have CF as I do see that it can change someone's view of you and I have no desire to be pitied and I understand someone not wanting to feel like that. However, life is difficult for me in ways that it isn't for other people, now it is all relative and we all have our own stuff to be dealing with but I don't see the harm in someone else acknowledging that.

Neither do I but I'm sure it must get annoying when you hear it constantly

Ariadne

eviltwin wrote: »

Neither do I but I'm sure it must get annoying when you hear it constantly

I'm sure it does, I can definitely see that, the desire to be seen like everyone else. However, there are times that I wish people could see that I'm ill, like a time I was abroad and the road was blocked off so the taxi driver dumped us out and said we were fine young healthy girls. I should be able to tell someone that actually I have an illness but sometimes I struggle to do that, no one is helping me with my bags when I'm out, no one is giving up their seat for me. I often get shouted at if we're parked in a disabled space because I walk away from the car.

Trump Is Right

That dude who sawed his own arm off, when he got stuck down a giant hole out in the desert in the US... talk about will to live... I'm not sure I could cut my own arm off. I like life and all... I really do... but holy sh*t that takes some big stones!

AndrewJRenko

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Succubus_ wrote: »

I watched the video last night and had a think about this. Stella Young certainly has a point, people do look at people who have disabilities and think ''well at least my life isn't that bad'' but I also think a lot of people look at people struggling with disabilities and getting on with their lives and managing to achieve things with admiration, I know I do anyway. Having a disability is a disadvantage that you have to overcome, so often even doing ordinary things becomes an extraordinary task. I don't think it's wrong to admire someone else for that.

I agree and I also dont think she speaks for anyone else except herself to be honest .,Kids in wheelchair of course struggle to do things that other kids can .If they achieve something they struggle with then I admire them whether she in the video agrees with me or not !
I see a little kid in a wheelchair in the school yard every morning , she has the most amazing smile .Last week she arrived with her beaming Mam on a little walking aid and I wanted to cheer and whoop for her .Inside i did as she is one amazing little hero .

She spoke for a growing movement of people with disabilities trying to move on from decades of "ah sure aren't you great" to actual rights and equal access.

Most people with disabilities don't want to be your inspiration. They do want you to take whatever direct action you to ensure that they can access the same transport, employment, technology, services, buildings etc as everyone else.

So this would be a great time to protect the future of the wheelchair user at your school by reviewing your building, your website, your recruitment policies, your parking practices and ensure that they get the same opportunities as everyone else.

mr_edge_to_you

Nigel Owens

His life story is worth a read.

RFOLEY1990

anyone who's job it is to run towards danger when the natural instinct is to run away, genuinely.

razorblunt

Henry Fraser.

A lad, who had a catastrophic, life changing injury on a lads holiday. He dived headfirst into the sea without knowing the water was shallow and went head first into a sand bank. He was paralyzed from the neck down.

His positivity and outlook on life is incredible. He was clearly a driven individual (he was in the youth academy for Saracens rugby club) and he channelled that into gaining as much independence as possible. He's trained tiny muscles in his shoulders to increase his range of motion and does incredible mouth paintings.
Every now and then you'd have a shít day and then see a tweet of his and it puts things in perspective.

http://www.henryfraser.org/

AndrewJRenko

A local view on the dangers of Inspiration Porn, which seems to have gone over the heads of the average Journal reader

https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/opinion-stop-sharing-videos-of-disabled-people-attempting-to-walk-up-the-aisle-or-stand-for-their-first-dance-that-is-far-from-inspirational-4489295-Feb2019/

iamwhoiam

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

She spoke for a growing movement of people with disabilities trying to move on from decades of "ah sure aren't you great" to actual rights and equal access.

Most people with disabilities don't want to be your inspiration. They do want you to take whatever direct action you to ensure that they can access the same transport, employment, technology, services, buildings etc as everyone else.

So this would be a great time to protect the future of the wheelchair user at your school by reviewing your building, your website, your recruitment policies, your parking practices and ensure that they get the same opportunities as everyone else.

No need to preach at me . Its not my school to do anything about
Anyway I am not sure if its up to anyone else to tell me who not to be inspired by

orourkeda1977

I tend to steer clear of hero worship.

I can appreciate people who have achieved great things but really, it hasnt and doesn't impact me personally.

You should have your own dreams and ambitions in life. Copying someone else is no way to live your life.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Bouncers, taxi drivers, cyclists, bus drivers, Peter Casey & Paig Nally, President Trump & Arlene Foster.

Sam Hain

Myra Helpful Harpsichord wrote: »

Bouncers, taxi drivers, cyclists, bus drivers, Peter Casey & Paig Nally, President Trump & Arlene Foster.

Are you sure you understand the meaning of brave/inspirational?

lbc2019

My mum, 7 kids during the 80s recession, colitis, cancer and now memory loss. She was my rock I hope I am returning the favour

Church on Tuesday

Michael Collins.

Galwayguy35

People who rescue abused animals and find them good homes.

Gimme A Pound

Sonia Jacobs and Peter Pringle.

Both survived the pain of being sentenced to death for a crime they didn't commit, and years upon years stolen from them in jail until their exoneration (they met at an event about the death penalty, subsequently marrying).

They fought the anger and bitterness and hurt (it didn't just ruin them but their families also) and decided to make the best of what they had left, developing a positive outlook and setting up a sanctuary in the west of Ireland for others wrongfully convicted.

Their attitudes are amazing.

Gimme A Pound

Sam Hain wrote: »

Are you sure you understand the meaning of brave/inspirational?

Some of them I get. Cyclists, taxi drivers, bus drivers and Arlene Foster though...

iamwhoiam

Brendan and Jane Mc Kenna who founded the LauraLynn kids hospice
Amazing strong inspirational people

branie2

Michael Collins, the man who fought for Ireland
HCPT/IHCPT, organisations that bring sick children to Lourdes for a week at Easter. I've been with them twice, and each time was a wonderful experience.

honeybear

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

People who rescue abused animals and find them good homes.

This

Perifect

The IRA/IRB etc who fought for our freedom against a vicious, mass murdering enemy knowing they would most likely be murdered or imprisoned.

swarlb

Perifect wrote: »

The IRA/IRB etc who fought for our freedom against a vicious, mass murdering enemy knowing they would most likely be murdered or imprisoned.

Well.. that just about sums it up really !

Don't forget Fred Dibnah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W_7uIapoHc

branie2

Gregory Peck, my favourite actor

AndrewJRenko

iamwhoiam wrote: »

No need to preach at me . Its not my school to do anything about
Anyway I am not sure if its up to anyone else to tell me who not to be inspired by

My point was intended to be broader. Even as a parent you are part of the school community, so you have some influence on the culture and thinking. Negative attitudes of parents to student with disabilities being in the same class as their child have grown in Ireland - so parents can do a lot to change it.


But all of us are responsible for something, whether a home, or a commercial or organisational website, or a workplace or just attitudes around the table when somebody uses 'spa' or 'retard' as a derogatory term. All of us play a role in changing these things.

iamwhoiam

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

My point was intended to be broader. Even as a parent you are part of the school community, so you have some influence on the culture and thinking. Negative attitudes of parents to student with disabilities being in the same class as their child have grown in Ireland - so parents can do a lot to change it.


But all of us are responsible for something, whether a home, or a commercial or organisational website, or a workplace or just attitudes around the table when somebody uses 'spa' or 'retard' as a derogatory term. All of us play a role in changing these things.

Still preaching to the choir , I genuinely don't need you to explain all this to me . And I am not a parent either

Wheeliebin30

branie2 wrote: »

Michael Collins, the man who fought for Ireland
HCPT/IHCPT, organisations that bring sick children to Lourdes for a week at Easter. I've been with them twice, and each time was a wonderful experience.

Did Michael Collins ever do any of the fighting though apart from 1916?

What about the unknown lads he sent out to do the fighting who we know nothing about now.

Marengo

Napoleon Bonaparte, genius.

Michael Collins, Dan Breen, Sean Treacy, Kevin Barry, John Kelly of Killane, Terence McSwiney, Robert Emmett.

Tom Crean, hardy bast*rd.

In sport, Joost Van der Westhuizen, Richie McCaw, Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny), Seabiscuit and Secretariat (ok they're horses!).

A really special mention to the one and only, the bravest of the brave, Smoking Joe Frazier!

Science, Gailileo Gallilei.

Politics. Bobby Kennedy, brave. Man behind JFK. Travelled on a journey of wealth and privilege to social conscience.

Nearer home.. my late father. Quiet, dignified, kind, strong, intelligent.

Bitches Be Trypsin

People who overcome adversity really. They kind of encourage me that I could some day do the same, although it's unlikely.

Marengo

2 more for me CFS sufferers Orla Tinsley and Julian Benson.. so positive despite their illness.

Mutant z

I don't live my life for other people but myself you should go out and make your own dreams come true.

Marengo

Mutant z wrote: »

I don't live my life for other people but myself you should go out and make your own dreams come true.

Having heroes doesn't really stop you living your own life, if anything it gives you the confidence to do just that, seeing what others have achieved..in my opinion.

Mam of 4

Marengo wrote: »

2 more for me CFS sufferers Orla Tinsley and Julian Benson.. so positive despite their illness.

Succubus , the OP in this thread has C F , and recently gave a very honest , open , witty and inspiring AMA here on boards . Worth a read

Marengo

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Succubus , the OP in this thread has C F , and recently gave a very honest , open , witty and inspiring AMA here on boards . Worth a read

Thanks Mam of 4!

Succubus i wish you every health and happiness and enjoy your posts here. I haven't read the post Mam of 4 refers to though but will!

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

Added bonus to Frontline in a Children's hospital. Dealing with sick and dying toddlers and children's needs a special kind of courage.

It's not really. Whether you work in adult medicine or paeds, the patient should have your full intention.

Ariadne

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Succubus , the OP in this thread has C F , and recently gave a very honest , open , witty and inspiring AMA here on boards . Worth a read

That was a very touching post Mam, I'm glad that you found the AMA interesting

Marengo wrote: »

Thanks Mam of 4!

Succubus i wish you every health and happiness and enjoy your posts here. I haven't read the post Mam of 4 refers to though but will!

Thank you very much Marengo, I hope it's a good read and all the best to you too