How self advocacy affects us
By Madison Fleetwood
Welcome
Hero: An incredible person
When the typical person thinks of the word hero, the first thing that comes to mind is a firefighter carrying children out of a burning building to save the day, a policeman locking up the villain for the rest of his life or a soldier who just fought in a war. However, a hero is so much greater than those stereotypes. The dictionary definition of hero is “a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities.” (dictionary.com). One might say, heroes do not exist, right? Anyone can be a hero; it's just a matter of time. So why are they so special if anyone can be one? They are not. But, did you know, one would not be who they are today if they did not have a hero in their world. Having a hero in one’s life affects who they are and who they are going to become. A hero is somebody one looks up to and strives to be like everyday of their lives.