Everyday Superheroes

Michelle Mascarenhas
May 3, 2020 · 5 min read

I’m thinking a lot about superheroes these days. In this moment, more and more everyday people are being pushed to discover their superpowers.

Put your mask on. Change the world wearing pajamas.

Lets recall the most common characteristics of superheroes:

  • Almost always, they have endured trauma. Often, they’ve lost people who loved them and saw the unique beauty in them as children. Or they weren’t treated right as kids and want to protect everyone else…