A Brave Heart

My husband and I watched an incredible documentary yesterday called A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY, courtesy a free, no-obligation screener from the filmmakers. It's the amazing, heartbreaking, inspiring, uplifting story of a young woman who wouldn't let bullying and hatefulness get her down, but used it to spiral to a powerful position of helping lift and support others.

I had seen snippets of Ms. Velasquez's story before but had no idea until viewing the film the depth and importance of who she is, what she's done, and what she continues to do to help end bullying. She's amazing. She's brave. She's unforgettable.

The film opened Friday in select theaters, On Demand and iTunes Movies. I've been given a coupon code for Grandma's Briefs readers to receive 20 percent off the purchase or rental of A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY right here on Vimeo. The code is ABHCLEVER, to be entered when the "apply promo codes" option appears when renting or buying the film.

I hope you find A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY as moving as I did. Please do share your thoughts after viewing it. And do keep up with the film via the ImWithLizzie.com website as well as on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/abraveheartfilm) and Instagram (@abraveheartfilm), and by following the social media hashtags #ImWithLizzie and #TheHighRoad.

GRAND Social No. 174

Time again for the GRAND Social, and time again for me to sincerely thank you for joining the gathering! Cheers to each and every one of you for being here!

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