when was a time you were really, really brave?

Answer 1

I saved a fellow soldier from getting killed in Iraq. I didn't think about my own life, I just ran to the vehicle he was in (it was hit by an RPG and part of it was on fire) and pulled him out. He was unconscious from the blast. Looking back, I don't know how I did it.

Answer 2

Never have been brave as far as I know. There are times and events that call for something to be done but being brave I do not know. I have rescued two from real danger but I would not call that brave because if I had taken time to think about it would never have done it. It just happens. Facing danger head on knowingly I do not believe is brave.

Answer 3

I was backpacking on the Laurel Highlands Trail with a friend. A group of very noisy teenagers arrived at the site where we were staying and seemed to party most of the night. We had been backpacking for 5 days and wanted some peace and quiet, so we decided to hike during the night to another site. Just before we arrived at the next campsite, we heard a loud noise - what sounded like an animal grunting. A tree just a few yards from us crashed to the ground and we heard something running heavily. There was a huge Black Bear coming right at us. For about 10 seconds, I was REALLY, REALLY brave - then I whispered to me friend, "you only have to outrun one person to save yourself from a bear". While she was trying to figure out what I meant, I started running like crazy. My brave moment was over. She followed right behind me and the bear went another direction. He actually was a young bear who had scared himself by knocking over the tree. I was brave again when I noticed him running from us.

Answer 4

First to the women who left the abusive mate, much respect.

The bravest thing I ever did was go after my neighbor who stole my car in the middle of the night and used it to rob a liquor store. I found out because the genius left his ski mask in the car and parked the car in a different spot. On top of that I actually saw my car on the security cam when it was reported on the news. I beat the living mess out of him i was so angry. I say I was brave because he is not right in the head and I know he has a bunch of family members who live in the area and he owns a gun.

Maybe that doesn't qualify as brave, just really angry.

Answer 5

I was driving with my firend and came upon a car accident at about 4am on I-95. A van was lying in the slow lane, it's front axle in the next lane over. A Buick full of people was up in the trees off the shoulder. We stopped, called it in to 91, and then helped the injured until paramedics arrived. There was this one diabetic teen, who had a nasty laceration on his leg, and I stayed with him after I checked there was no one else who needed more help (there was an older lady in the Buick, but she was trapped and someone else was with her). I covered him in my sleeping bag to retain heat, used my belt on his leg (not a true tourniquet, but to apply compression to the wound) and talked to him the whole time. I was even with him as they loaded him into the ambulance.

I didn't know the kid, never got his name, but I was really scared I was gonna see somone die, but kept calm and aware the whole way through. That morning, and those images will likely be with me forever.

The only other time that comes close was the birth of my first child. Labor did not progress well, my wife was in constant pain, and then they did an emergency C-section and our daughter was in the NICU for a day and a half after that. I was strong the whole way through, and looking back, I do not really know how I did it.

Answer 6

Standing at the alter with my soon-to-be wife. My brain was screaming "get out of here", but I stood my ground, and I'm very glad that I did. That was 21 years ago. I was told by the US government that I was brave during the Vietnam conflict because they awarded me a couple of metals, but the truth is I was young, dumb, scared as hell, and just too stupid to run.

Answer 7

Well, that's an interesting question.

Because me being "really, really brave" depends on what is scaring me. I'm a skydiver... I've made close to 150 jumps and it scared me in the beginning a whole hell of a lot more than it does now. The fears has diminished quite a bit.. but it's still lots of fun.

Now, things like dates, job interviews, speaking infront of large groups of people and believe it or not dancing with men intimidate me. Many many many times I've had to talk myself through things like those listed above.... stupid? probably so, but that's me.

Answer 8

When I was in labour with my child and it turns out there was an emergency with him and I had to have an emergency c-section. Either or both of us could have died, but I somehow remained calm and just thought of a positive outcome. I thought I was very brave.

Answer 9

When I almost lost my son because he stopped breathing when he was only 8 days old and I took him in and he kept having breathing spells all night and finally the doctor sent him to the sleep apnea center at the Childrens Hospital! He is going to be 8 in November now I am so proud of him!

I just have to say jellybean has the best answer of all of us because nothing can compare to being in war and saving your fellow friends!

Answer 10

When I was alone having abusive partner who tried to harm my child, I braved the abuse to protect my little one. Many times for the same scenario, you know the old story line, sorry blah blah blah, I eventually courageously ended that after trying to save my marriage our family life etc...but after learning the hard way and luckily surviving many blows, the hospital, doctors etc...helped me out of that terrible circle of violence, and with a lot of work, I can say I am a very happy person today, thanks to everyone. Thanks for asking.