Readers’ Turn: A Moment of Courage That Changed Everything

Readers weigh in on timeless virtues in response to new series, “The Healing Power Within.”

Illustration by Fei Meng.

Dear readers,

For our special new series, “The Healing Power Within,” we invited readers to share their personal stories and reflections on our second featured virtue: courage From acts of quiet resilience to extraordinary displays of bravery, the stories and insights we received were both moving and inspiring. Below are some of the standout submissions.