Mariah Carey's Song Hero

When thinking about the soundtrack for my life, the songs and lyrics that would best suit my life story, unfold before my eyes. Starting with a song by the Judds, titled Grandpa; reminding me of my early childhood, in which my grandfather was the biggest influence on my life. The lyrics of this song reflects what he had endeavored to teach me. He taught me right from wrong and about keeping promises. There were many occasions he would tell stories of his experiences to impress upon me valuable life lessons. Most important of all he taught me to love myself and others; that love was an important part of life and not something you throw away. He raised me until the age of eight years old; as my parents were wrapped up in the lifestyle not suitable
Since childhood and into my first marriage, there was emotional and physical abuse. This song helps me to remember I am a survivor, a contender and a hero with the strength to overcome all obstacles. It comforts me in times of despair to listen to the lyrics, and even to sing along to advance my self-esteem. When this song was released, it encouraged me not to give up on myself. By 1996 after being married to an abusive husband this song reassured me and started a new life on my own., Subsequently, four years later on November 18, 2000, my life changed, by marrying the most patient, loving man in my life; besides my grandfather.We were married for less than ten months when a tragic and unexpected work related accident occurred, taking his life on September 12, 2001; my world was shattered and my heart was overwhelmed with grief; shutting myself off to from the world my grief, confusion and despair only increased.Then one night, hearing the song Hero being sung by Mariah Carey during the America: A tribute to Heroes benefit concert; the tears flowed and the realization of the my inner strength was there within me to begin a life with Rick being physically there. Having found hope in my inner strength allowed me to survive