What Does Bravery Mean To You Essay

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Demonstrating bravery, it can be demonstrated in many ways, going to the army, marines, air force and such, maybe it means standing up to a bully, or owning up to a mistake despite the consequences. No matter what bravery means to you, there's something similar in every case or act of bravery.The person behind it, they are putting they're pride aside and or putting others first, and taking initiative. Trying to get past an obstacle or fear in your life and pushing through it. You fear heartbreak? Find the right person, you fear losing someone close to you? Cherish every moment you can with your loved ones so there's no regret. Some people live lives full of regret, despair and sadness. You can honestly feel bad for them, but they're secretly

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