To ask who are the most inspirational people you've met (outside your immediate family)

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Ezlo · 02/02/2025 19:33

Mine was my English teacher, Mr Hawkins. School was something I hated but I lived for Mr Hawkins' lessons. They were gentle and fun and safe. He was all those things too.

Also an ex-boss. She was one of the highest in the company but she had time for me and it was obvious she respected me. She always looked lovely and she was a strong believer in women's rights. Susan is her name. I've not seen her since I left that company but often think of her.

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Echobelly · 02/02/2025 19:40

My brother-in-law and wife went on honeymoon to Malawi where they found the guy fixing the loos in their hotel was actually a school headteacher who was trying to raise money after their treasurer had run off with the school funds.

BIL and wife dedicated themselves to fundraising for the school and have done so for nearly 2 decades now... I met the school head about 5 years ago and he was a truly amazing man, he gave everything to get kids educated. Tragically he was already then dying of the cancer that claimed him a year later. There were no oncologists in Malawi and despite DH's family helping him get treatment in South Africa it was too late. But I'm so glad I met him, he radiated positivity and will be remembered in the region for a very long time, his work will live on through the school.

TemporaryPosition · 02/02/2025 19:37

A priest I knew, I still find him so inspiring.

happystory · 02/02/2025 19:36

Funnily enough, also an old boss. Bags of energy, focused on creating a good working environment, supportive and empathetic. I believe she's still working aged almost 70.

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