Hm, I was torn on rather or not I was going to post on this thread ..
I do not know the Kardashians, personally, so I can't really make any valid judgments regarding their 'personalities' since what we see of them isn't confirmation of their true identities but what they project in the name of entertainment.
And, whilst I hope that Caitlyn is now coming to terms with whatever struggles she felt she has had to undergo for years, I would caution against anyone considering her a role model. Our society, at large, has come to be more accepting of deviations from stereotypes regarding gender identity and so I believe she was fortunate to live in this time so that she could make the transition with less stigma than what she may have faced thirty years ago.
Still, no one is perfect and no one is a hero for others though they can be congratulated for moving forward from any personal issues very publicly. I worry that people look up to celebrities (strangers) too much for validation of their personal decisions and finding out that this 'hero' is a person with flaws and faults can be devastating for people who struggle with their own identities.
I, personally, do not view Caitlyn as a hero or a good role model. I view Caitlyn as I do any other celebrity/person which is to say I hope they are living the life they want, are doing no harm to others and I wish them the best.
I see us, though, as the heroes. We have developed as a World society and we are progressing towards a humanity which is not accepting of everything but we are certainly less polar regarding other's benign choices, feelings, emotions and situations which may or may not align with our own. That is a beautiful thing to witness, in my opinion, since I value harmony and intelligence over all things.
(and cake)