One of the statements often made by others …<\/p>\n
To me,<\/p>\n
Upon learning my function,<\/p>\n
Is mentioning …<\/p>\n
How courageous they think I am,<\/p>\n
For not only transitioning and seeking happiness,<\/p>\n
But for trying to stick it out here.<\/p>\n
It’s always nice to hear such kind words,<\/p>\n
‘Cause sometimes during the course of a transition …<\/p>\n
Positive words are few and far between,<\/p>\n
So I graciously accept and savor any that I get.<\/p>\n
But I honestly don’t feel I’m really that courageous.<\/p>\n
I think desperation on the part of one …<\/p>\n
May appear to be bravery in the eyes of others.<\/p>\n
I’ve just done what I had to do.<\/p>\n
The courageous people are the ones all around me …<\/p>\n
My mom, dad, brother and sister-in-law who haven’t missed a beat keeping me in the family – acknowledging me to others, embracing me, getting to know me … that’s courage;<\/p>\n
My aunts, uncles and extended relatives who keep an eye on me and always greet me with a hug when they see me … that’s courage;<\/p>\n
My cousins who stepped right up to the plate and make sure I feel normal and welcomed each time they see me … regardless of the setting … that’s courage;<\/p>\n
Shaft who has stuck by me throughout this entire process, never backing down in his support for me … now that’s phreaking courage;<\/p>\n
My friends who have stood by me as I’ve transitioned … boosting my confidence when I had none, knowing what I was thinking without making me say it, and never turning their back on me along the way … now that’s courage;<\/p>\n
The friends from my past who stumble across the news and take the time and effort to contact me … now that’s courage;<\/p>\n
Those in my life who stick up for me and have my back when others are mocking me for my transition behind it, especially since silence would be oh so easy … now that’s personal strength and courage;<\/p>\n
The attorneys in town, some of who I only know by name, who have sent the most encouraging words of support to me … now that’s courage;<\/p>\n
The judges who have taken professionalism and respect to entirely new levels in making sure me continuing to practice in their courtrooms was never an issue … now that’s showing some serious stones;<\/p>\n
The attorneys I know and work with who have treated my change as a non-event when appropriate, but also something we can talk about and discuss when appropriate too … that’s not only courageous, that’s phreaking talented;<\/p>\n
My clients who have stuck with me throughout this process, getting to know me and finding they like me and value me even more … now that’s courageous !!<\/p>\n
And,<\/p>\n
Those that know me as no one other than me but learn of my past and treat it as no big deal … that too is amazingly courageous.<\/p>\n
Yes,<\/p>\n
I know all about courage.<\/p>\n
I see it everyday,<\/p>\n
All around me,<\/p>\n
Displayed by so many people in my life.<\/p>\n
For that I’m extremely fortunate,<\/p>\n
But me …<\/p>\n
I’m not courageous,<\/p>\n
I’m just trying to live.<\/p>\n
*shrug*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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