I'd Be Your Wonder Woman

Most of us have answered the rousing question, "Which superpower would you choose", more than a handful of times- And the follow-up was usually, "what's superhero would you be?"

I always chose Wonder Woman.

I mean, what's not to love about a hot brunette with a great rack, with superhuman strength, and wolverine like healing powers?!

My 9-year-old self probably would've chosen her because she had a cute outfit. I was also probably a little envious of her great hair- and that she can fly anywhere.

If you asked me today, at 29, I'd give you the same answer. Not because of her corset top and voluminous hair though.

I'd choose Wonder Woman because I know how hard it is to heal. I know how it feels to not have an ounce of strength and be begging for someone to save you. I know what it feels like to be holding on like your gasping for hope. One last chance, wracking your brain trying to derive enough strength to carry on when you're so broken you can hardly form thoughts.

If I could spare you that pain, I would without hesitation.

I would wrap my giant shield around you and keep all the demons away. If they got to you, I would absorb all that pain, so you didn't hurt anymore.

I would hold your hand again until you believed not everyone was a bad guy. Until you eventually saw that most people are good.

I would be patient with you and help you unfeel all the awful things you endured.

I know what it feels like to want to be saved; I remember wishing I had a superhero.

I've been there, wishing so bad for someone to take all my pain away, so I'd be that for you-without an ounce of hesitation- But if I can't be that for you, I hope you choose to be Wonder Woman too.