What Does It Mean To Be Brave

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Brave is a word that can mean different things to different people. To some it is courage. To others it is the ability to not be afraid. To me, it is the power of facing something that challenges or scares you head on. I remember in my childhood I always had a phobia for darkness. I don't know if it was a stage in my life that I had to surpass or something that just appeared, but it scared me. Every time my parents would turn off the lights I would scream. It wasn't easy being brave. The overpowering fear inside me clouded my senses, making me unable to think. In the end Ii learned that you just have to face it head-on. Don't let it control you, control IT. There are many instances where I didn't feel brave. I let my fears control me and make