Buffy the Vampire Slayer,then & now:

About 25 years ago,I began watching the tv series,"Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Before I went in for a surgery about 17 years ago,I watched the whole series to feel stronger and braver. It worked.

I recently began re-watching Buffy again. I thought it was time for me to feel brave again.

Here are some simple ideas that stand out for me;

In an episode when Buffy is battling Angelus, he says to her "What will you do? No friends, no weapons,no hope, 'What do you have?' Buffy closes her eyes,grabs the end of the sword, and says, "ME." (although I would probably never wield a sword,even with my eyes open,this moment resonated with me.)

Buffy is the most confident in herself as "The Slayer." Even so,her friends, Willow,Xander, Cordelia, Oz and Giles always boost her effectiveness.

Although this "Scooby Gang" has their ups and downs,they always find their way back together. It is together that they are stronger in their fight against evil.

In her high school senior year at Sunnydale High School, Buffy is awarded a special award; first time given; it is a small embellished umbrella, with which Buffy is named "Class Protector." This made me cry.

Although everyday we learn of outrageous events we must continue to work together to help our communities,neighbors and friends.

In the final episode of the Buffy series,Willow figures out a magical way to share Buffy's Slayer power with girls around the world. It is an amazingly meaningful and powerful montage.

We are indeed Stronger Together.

Thank you & keep Going, Kim