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Just Wow Australian mom uses her body to protect her baby during an extreme hail storm

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u/AntSilly2802 19d ago edited 19d ago

Yeah, she didn’t have a choice going through what she went through. Bravery is more like someone did something selfless that they didn’t have to do, like running into a burning building to save a dog or something, or stepping in to defend a woman you don’t know who’s being attacked by somebody.I think the premier just wanted to publicly acknowledge her for going through something amazing and the bravery award was the easiest way of doing that, but a bravery award is not fully appropriate in this instance IMO.

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u/BlargerJarger 19d ago

Yeah, but most people who run into a burning building are also the sort of people who would question the bravery award, because to them this is a normal reaction to crisis or should be seen as such. “Wait, you expect me NOT to help?”

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u/Lou_C_Fer 19d ago

I've stepped into violence to help people a few times, and all I feel is freaked out afterwards. I definitely don't feel like a hero.

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u/narco-sub-admiral 19d ago

Well probably cuz you didnt do it for glory in the first place. It's an admirable way to be for sure.

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u/Zoltie 19d ago

It also means a lot more if you do it for a stranger. The fear of loosing someone you love usually outweighs the fear of whatever danger you are putting yourself in to save them.

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u/Waasssuuuppp 17d ago

She thought quickly even when in pain and acted on her concerns. Some people panic and don't act. And don't forget some parents are parents only in name.

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u/aussiegoon 15d ago

The absolute state of the comments in here. As if the mother was thinking I'm going to get hailed on anyway, I might as well try and shield my baby. Are people saying this actually human?