EP9: An Optional Obligation

We all like to imagine, at times of great tragedy or urgency, we would not shirk from our responsibilities or hide when other would need us most.We assume we would be the heroes in all situations and we are the only ones who can solve a situation.But time and time again, we fail to stand up when those entirely unconnected to us need us most.We wait until such a time as their afflictions become our own before we begin to think about helping.Often, it is too late for us to have acted by the time we begin a movement towards action.But what if this wasn’t the case?What if we acted on schedule when others needed us most?What would it take for you to step up for those you had never met?It is the life of a Cork woman who answers these questions for us.This is her story.Music for this episode is written, preformed and produced by Ryhan O’Halloran. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.