I was going to be brave

but

I was going to be brave, but we’re all on my health insurance.

I was going to be brave, but I have a mortgage.

I was going to be brave, but have you seen what college costs now?

I was going to be brave, but my stock options haven’t vested yet.

I was going to be brave, but our cancer research depends on federal funding.

I was going to be brave, but I think I …