But courage also appears in quieter forms.
It can be found in the decision to return to rehabilitation after a painful setback.
It may involve asking a doctor a difficult question.
It can mean participating in an activity while acknowledging that certain precautions are necessary.
For a person living with a chronic medical condition, courage may sometimes involve accepting circumstances that cannot be changed while continuing to pursue meaningful goals.
Kaleb’s experiences encourage a broader understanding of this quality.
His bravery is not simply a matter of enduring pain.
It also involves developing confidence, building relationships, and communicating his own perspective.
There is courage in being visible when public attention may invite misunderstanding.
There is courage in discussing a personal medical history with strangers.
And there is courage in continuing to imagine a future when that future includes uncertainties other people may rarely consider.
At the same time, courage should not be confused with an obligation to ignore practical risks.
