Vanessa's Story

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Vanessa's Story

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Dec 30, 2021

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It's the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they've given up hope, a car pulls over. To share your unsung hero story with us, please record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. And thanks!

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Dec 30, 2021

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The daily news can fill us with despair. My Unsung Hero is an antidote to that despair. Each episode reveals what the news ignores: everyday acts of kindness and courage that transformed someone's life. Listen — and renew your faith in humanity. From Hidden Brain Media.

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Dorothy Tiernan's Story: As Dorothy's father lies in a hospital bed, dying and in great pain, a nurse bends the rules to come to his aid. by My Unsung Hero
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Heather Church's Story: Heather slips on the stairs at a busy clothing store. As she begins to fall backward, she hears a noise behind her. by My Unsung Hero
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Sophia Croll's Story: It’s 2013, and Sophia is having a bad day at the airport. As she quietly cries on a bench, a stranger approaches her with words of comfort. by My Unsung Hero
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Terri Powers' Story: It's a few days after her mother's death, and Terri is at the checkout line in a grocery store. As she turns to leave, the bagger stops her, and asks a question. by My Unsung Hero
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Lesia Day's Story: Lesia's mother, Stephany, is used to coming over for a visit on Sundays. But one Sunday, Stephany doesn't show up. by My Unsung Hero
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Lauren Passell's Story: When Lauren slips on the ice and breaks her hip, a stranger steps in and gets her to the hospital. by My Unsung Hero
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Ritch Addison's Story: Ritch remembers a friend from high school, and how her act of generosity changed the course of his life. by My Unsung Hero
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Vanessa's Story: It's the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they've given up hope, a car pulls over. by My Unsung Hero
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Deb Merchant's Story: When Deb Merchant was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, her partner Scott Stevens was at her side through every part of her treatment. It made all the difference in her recovery. by My Unsung Hero
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Introducing My Unsung Hero: Each week, we share a story about a moment when one person helped another in a time of need. And we show you how these acts of heroism — some big, some small — transformed someone’s life. by My Unsung Hero
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Carolyn Hax's Story: As Carolyn struggles to cope with her mother's terminal illness, a colleague gently reaches out to help. by My Unsung Hero
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Alexandra Middlewood's Story: Alexandra is struggling with hybrid teaching when a small gesture from a student reminds her of why she loves her job. Tell us about an unsung hero in your life! To do so, please go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to record and send us your story. by My Unsung Hero
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Alie Ward's Story: It’s 2013, and Alie’s year is going terribly. Then she gets a Facebook message from a generous stranger. by My Unsung Hero
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Renée's Story: When Renée’s boyfriend loses his passport at the airport, she can tell he’s about to take his anger out on her. But then, a kind man appears and defuses the situation. by My Unsung Hero
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Sanaa Kerroumi's Story: Sanaa is on her train ride home when an angry man begins threatening her. Before he gets too close, a stranger intervenes. by My Unsung Hero
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Tony Ludlow's Story: Tony is angry at his English teacher, Mrs. Holman, for making him stay after class. But on the last day of school, she takes his hand, and tells him something he'll never forget. If you like the show, please share it with a friend, or write a review! And if you'd like to share your unsung hero with us, go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to do so. by My Unsung Hero
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John Moe's Story: John is languishing at his job when a woman in HR reminds him of his potential. by My Unsung Hero
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Nicole George-O'Brien's Story: Nicole has a seizure while driving to work. When she wakes up in the hospital, she learns about an incredible act of courage by another driver on the road. by My Unsung Hero
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Wendy McDowell's Story: It's 1979, and Wendy is eight years old, crying alone in an airport. Then she sees a woman in white walking toward her. by My Unsung Hero
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Walter Delgado's Story: Walter is walking through the desert, trying to make it to the U.S. When his legs give out, a stranger comes to his aid. by My Unsung Hero
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Betsy Cox's Story: Betsy Cox is having one of those days where everything feels like a struggle. But then a kind stranger offers a few simple words that shift her perspective. by My Unsung Hero
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Karl Goldstein's Story: Karl decides to quit piano lessons when he's 12, because his new teacher is too strict. But then she says something that changes his mind, and transforms their relationship. by My Unsung Hero
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Alice Claus' Story: Alice and her sister are exhausted after a long flight to Budapest. Then a young man on the street offers help right when they need it. by My Unsung Hero
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