What is courage

I posted this to my facebook:





I have been seeing more posts showing up about how Caitlyn Jenner is a freak or how she is not courageous. Sorry to break it to you, but courage comes in so many different forms. I want people to imagine being in a body that doesn't match your mind or soul and you finally get the courage to make that change to make the outside match the inside. Now, imagine that while being a very well known person who is known for doing something while in the wrong body. You make that change and then the public rips at you calling you "a freak" or "disgusting" but you ignore them and you make the stand for the younger generation to not have to face the same bullshit bigotry that you are facing.


How is that not courage? Tell me. Not having much concern for yourself but caring for those how are abused and battered for the same reason that you are. Hmmm, sounds similar to a battlefield doesn't it? Courage comes in different forms. My definition of it could be completely different than yours.


I've been told that because I keep moving forward and dealing with my Bipolar 1 Disorder that I'm courageous. Do I see it that way? Nope. Ask me when depression has me flat on my back contemplating why I should continue existence. OR, when I'm in a manic phase and I can do no wrong.


So frankly, if you are one of those people who are being bigots and saying so and so isn't courageous because of X, I ask that you politely go screw yourself and unfriend me. So, fuck you and have a nice day.