Can a man be brave when he’s afraid?

[Anonymous]

[hahahmm]

Yeah. Few in the snowflake generation got taught how to be... because they were insulated from stressful situations. When I was a kid, at age 5 and up, I was expected to be the man of the house and protect my older sis and mom when dad was away. Now usually I didn't have to do anything but if something major happened that had the women scared to death, they were looking to me to make a decision and I did. I wasn't given the option of being a puzzzy

[ChrisMaster69]

Yeah although tbh a lot of the time being brave is just doing your job and others see it as brave, you see it as needing done.

the other people do not see you shitting yourself or know how scary, terrifying it feels. They don’t feel the adrenaline nor the cold sweat nor the turmoil as you just get on and do it.

Hence PTSD.

[Shamiah02]

It's impossible to be brave without being afraid.

Conquering fears is bravery

[Anonymous]

Can a woman claim to be straight while she’s been lesbian all her life? No.

[ShadezMcgee]

Yes, it is possible. Courage comes from facing shit you are afraid of. Bravery is a trait that is built because it comes from a combination of confidence and courage to face something that scares the hell out of you and growing stronger because of itm

[Effably]

What do we consider bravery? If it is the abscence of fear, no. If it is persevering against adversity, absolutely.
I do not find brave and afraid to conflict. We can be brave in spite of our fear. Sounds kind lf cliche but hey, it is probably true.

[HighValue]

Brave is doing something you know is risky and succeeding.

Foolish is doing something you know is risky and failing.

[Snakeyes7]

Yes being brave has nothing to do with being afraid but doing what's right in the face of consequences of doing it even if it is punishment.

The line between bravery and stupidity is very thin though.

[NYlatefun]

Being brave is actually proven when you’re afraid. If there’s no fear I’d argue it doesn’t take much to do whatever you’re trying to do, however if you’re afraid it takes courage to accomplish anything.

[Nightroads]

Bravery is the lack of fear, courage is the ability to continue while afraid.

[JakeCool99]

Interesting. I wonder what causes someone to fear a lot... Is it because I jus overthink stuff or smarter than the average... and. dumb people. dont get scared cos they don't think about consequence?
I need to think less.. lol

[Nightroads]

@JakeCool99 its much deeper then someone's perceived intelligence. Some of the most courageous people i have met have had learning disabilities.

Anotherway to look at it is a soldier willingly to run to battle is brave, a soldier willingly to run to battle knowing its his death is courageous. Like i said has nothing to do with intelligence, just intention and motivation.

There are different levels as well, the fighter and soldier are the most basic and most apparent form of bravery and courage.

Those who push through hardships and still hold their optimism, having to overcome pain and misfortune and never give up. They have a more complex form of courage.

[exitseven]

Yes, and that is a big part of what it means to be brave. You put fear aside and get the job done.

[FilmGuy93]

Bravery is not the absence of fear, it's what you do in spite of being afraid.

[Anonymous]

Of course. Everyone is afraid of doing something at times. Being brave is dealing with your fear and doing it anyway.

[SomeGuyCalledTom]

Bravery isn't lack of fear. Bravery is acting in spite of fear.

[Andres77]

Brave/courage... is most pronounced when you're afraid but you face the situation anyway.

[stars_and_stripers71]

Absolutely! Typically, it is referred to as courage when done in fear, but it's still being strong.

[noohair]

Bravery is overcoming fear and doing what you are afraid to to.

[Guanfei]

Bravery isn't the lack of fear, bravery is overcoming fear.

[EnglishEuropean]

"That's the only time a man can be brave" - Ned Stark

[Needinghelp96]

If you weren't afraid then you wouldn't have to be brave

[Ironic_Method]

Thats the only time he can be.

[Dingsbums]

U need fear to be brave

[Anonymous]

By definition bravery is facing ones fears.

[Anonymous]

Sure 👍

[In_Trance]

how would that work?