Admiration

In a world full of people who never even try, my girl stood up for what is right. She believed in something, or rather the injustice of something, and used her voice to make some noise and rattle more than a few cages. Even though she can't see the difference she has made, she did make a difference, maybe not in the immediate way she had hoped, but I know all about the ripple effect and she will see it in time.
I admire her for making this stand. I know it wasn't easy and she lost some things in the process. Right now she feels somewhat defeated, but tomorrow will be a better day and she will go on to advocate for others who, for whatever reason, have lost their own voices. It's all still fresh and a little painful, so I can't say what she will take away from this experience, but I know I have been reawakened to the needs of someone other than myself. I only hope the next time an opportunity presents itself, I will be bold enough to use my voice, my power. Will you?