Thank you for the uplifting article and explaining what the term upstander means. Back when all the Covid chaos started and the conflicting information we were receiving I had come down with Covid and was struggling to recover from the coughing and shortness of breath and overuse of my inhaler . Months went by and I began to search for answers on my own . I came across discussions on YouTube with Doctors Paul Marik, Dr Pierre Kory and Dr Moybeen Sayeed who were talking about how they were treating their patients who had Covid and how there was success using hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin . I can certainly attest to the courage , the integrity , the kindness and the dedication Dr Wagshul has for his patients because after struggling to breathe normally and return to normal , I became a patient of Dr Wagshul’s . He prescribed ivermectin along with an antibiotic and after almost eight long months fighting Covid I was back to normal because he had the courage to do what was best for his patient (me) against what the medical establishment, Fauci and the media were saying. This has caused me to learn that I must be my own advocate for my health and my family’s health and well being, to not blindly accept what the narrative is from the officials and agencies like the CDC , FDA and government leaders are saying but to do my own research. By doing that I was able to find the correct treatment from a true “ upstander” in Dr Wagshul.
Kevin, thank you for taking the time to tell this incredible story. Your beautiful words touched my husband and me very, very much. Wishing you a lifetime of continued good health…and more celebrations of Upstander-ship! 🤗
Thank you for highlighting the contrast between "upstanders" and "bystanders". I've occasionally been the former, and during those times, really resented the latter. After one occasion, where I was confronting someone on a train who was making life miserable for others, the offender eventually left the train, and a number of bystanders then spoke up, saying they supported me. I snapped back, "Where were you a few minutes back, where that support would have vastly outnumbered the offender?"
There's an old email series called "Heroic Stories" (https://heroicstories.org) filled with stories by those who wanted to recognize the efforts of others in their lives.
Some people are a little off-put by the label "heroic", because they think they have to do something extraordinary in the eyes of others. But it's most often the quiet acts of service and dedication of time that are so important to the one, in their time of need or desperation. Too many are afraid to ask for help, but it's the heroic ability (for those who are able) to see the need in others, and step forward without seeking recognition or reward, and being an answer to a prayer.
Justin, thanks so much for sharing your experience on the train. Your action was indeed that of an Upstander, and I hope that those who saw you stand up for those who were being bullied remember —and remain inspired by — what you did to help. 🤗
Thank you for the uplifting article and explaining what the term upstander means. Back when all the Covid chaos started and the conflicting information we were receiving I had come down with Covid and was struggling to recover from the coughing and shortness of breath and overuse of my inhaler . Months went by and I began to search for answers on my own . I came across discussions on YouTube with Doctors Paul Marik, Dr Pierre Kory and Dr Moybeen Sayeed who were talking about how they were treating their patients who had Covid and how there was success using hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin . I can certainly attest to the courage , the integrity , the kindness and the dedication Dr Wagshul has for his patients because after struggling to breathe normally and return to normal , I became a patient of Dr Wagshul’s . He prescribed ivermectin along with an antibiotic and after almost eight long months fighting Covid I was back to normal because he had the courage to do what was best for his patient (me) against what the medical establishment, Fauci and the media were saying. This has caused me to learn that I must be my own advocate for my health and my family’s health and well being, to not blindly accept what the narrative is from the officials and agencies like the CDC , FDA and government leaders are saying but to do my own research. By doing that I was able to find the correct treatment from a true “ upstander” in Dr Wagshul.
Kevin, thank you for taking the time to tell this incredible story. Your beautiful words touched my husband and me very, very much. Wishing you a lifetime of continued good health…and more celebrations of Upstander-ship! 🤗
Thank you for highlighting the contrast between "upstanders" and "bystanders". I've occasionally been the former, and during those times, really resented the latter. After one occasion, where I was confronting someone on a train who was making life miserable for others, the offender eventually left the train, and a number of bystanders then spoke up, saying they supported me. I snapped back, "Where were you a few minutes back, where that support would have vastly outnumbered the offender?"
There's an old email series called "Heroic Stories" (https://heroicstories.org) filled with stories by those who wanted to recognize the efforts of others in their lives.
Some people are a little off-put by the label "heroic", because they think they have to do something extraordinary in the eyes of others. But it's most often the quiet acts of service and dedication of time that are so important to the one, in their time of need or desperation. Too many are afraid to ask for help, but it's the heroic ability (for those who are able) to see the need in others, and step forward without seeking recognition or reward, and being an answer to a prayer.
Thank you again for your wonderful posting!
Justin, thanks so much for sharing your experience on the train. Your action was indeed that of an Upstander, and I hope that those who saw you stand up for those who were being bullied remember —and remain inspired by — what you did to help. 🤗