[BrandyHagz]

My answer mirrors many of the previous posters. I am stronger, as a result. I don't feel I am better and based on the way I am often treated, I don't feel others think I'm better (in fact, I'd venture to say, many think I'm worse?) - as for tolerant, I think I am a bit more tolerant of people who have non-mainstream life experiences, after all, it is my ‘non-mainstream life experience’ in which I hope people will be understanding and non-judgmental (I know, pie in the sky.)

As keds said, I try to be more tolerant and understanding towards others who are being themselves – but I find I am really intolerant of ignorance/stupidity (as a choice, not as a condition) and people who are gigantic fools (again, as a choice, not as a condition).