In a noisy supermarket, my son William, who’s usually shy and scared of strangers, found his courage thanks to Rachel, a kind cashier. William loved seeing her and always insisted on paying her himself.

One day, while we waited in line, an angry old man yelled at Rachel over a voucher issue. William, feeling scared but brave, stepped forward and told the man to stop yelling. The store fell silent as William stood up for Rachel, surprising everyone—including the angry man, who eventually gave up and left.

Rachel thanked William, calling him her hero, and others in line praised his courage. As we left, William asked if he did okay. I told him he did more than okay—he stood up for a friend, showing true bravery.

That day, William reminded me how even the smallest voices can make the biggest impact in a harsh world.