who inspires you?

[startingnew]

so at some point in our lives we are inspired by someone.

who is it that your inspired to and why?

[MarkJT]

startingnew, great post - love it.

I have many people who inspire me:

Allan SPARKES - former police officer who was suicidal with PTSD. Amazing book his is.

Major General John CANTWELL - former ADF member who has PTSD. Another amazing book.

Nate BOYER - US Green Beret who played College Football for the work he is doing with US Veterans.

Kyle CARPENTER - US Marine who jumped on a grenade to save his colleagues. Medal of Honor recipient. Looked at him when i was recovering from PTSD for motivation.

Many others and as you can see very police and military heavy as I am a police officer.

Again, great thread.

Mark.

[Just Sara]

Who is it that inspires you SN?

For me, it's my sisters. Their courage in overcoming life's challenges gives me hope.

Sara

[startingnew]

thanks Mark, im glad you have a heap of inspirational people to turn to

Sara- i love my sisters too

Who inspires me ? well theres 2

the first one is the moderators and counsellors that run BB. Where would we be wihtout their monitoring and approving all our posts. they do alot of behind the scenes that not a whole heap could do. they are always there supporting and guiding us when we need them. So id like to say thank you to the moderators/counsellors on here. the reason they inspire me is they are all kind, caring, empathetic and compassionate. i really appreciate what they have to say and admire their work

the second one is everyone who is on BB. Your all so supportive and i feel so lucky to be apart of the forums with a great bunch of people. you are giving me just that bit of hope, that flickering flight in the dark corridor. thank you all for being yourselves. Kind, caring and truthful. i always appreciate what you have to say even if its not what i want to hear. your all so full of wisdom and i truley appreciate it.

" a friend who understands your tears is much more valuable to friends who only know your smile" author unknown

[monkey_magic]

Starting new I just want to give u a huge hug and send u all the strength u will need to conquer you obstacles....Xxxx

Im inspired by huge hearts. Those ppl in the world with no judgement reaching out to others to give them a hug or listening ear....I'm inspired by the good ppl of the world....the ones that speak the truth...the ones that will give a homeless man on the street a hug and a bed....the ones that change other ppls lives....

The ones that feel the pain but do it anyway....

[monkey_magic]

...and Madonna, Kylie minogue, Christina aguilera, Beyonce, Mary j Bligh, my family, friends, animals, and many ppl on these forums....

[MsPurple]

One of my inspirations is my mum. She has gone through a lot of hardships but she has always come out the other end really strong.

[topsy_]

I would not be alive & mostly functional if it had not been for my grandmother, my maths teacher in years 9-12 & my GP of 34 years. Each has blest & steadied me in their own way. I am always thankful for each of them.

[Gruffudd]

Me? There are so many, some are here, like Kanga, Dan, Kaz, Croix, and the list does keep going. I feel inspired to acknowledge where life is challenging or even a little unfair and absolutely focus on and build the good things.

Others include my grandmother who taught me Welsh, to be independent and determined, and reminded me to do all the little things that make my life and the lives of others better.

A butch dyke friend of mine who was a 78'er and has helped me feel proud of who I am no matter the things others may say.

And Daniel Andrews who has helped me to feel like I am wanted and belong in my community for perhaps the first time. To feel included is a big thing and inspires me to include and support others in our community to be proud to be Victorian as well.

[startingnew]

who else is inspired by someone?