When my child was born, I thought that they might be LGBTQ+. The reason is because I have a gay brother, and I saw how much he struggled with coming out. I didn’t want my child to experience that. So I was very mindful as they grew up. Not that I would have been prejudiced in any way, as my dad had raised me to treat everyone as an individual, and was never prejudiced. He didn’t just say it, but he lived it. I grew up in the 60s and 70s, so he was way ahead of his time. Fast forward to more recent times. My child said to me one day, “dad, you have a daughter.” I was initially confused as I had never had a one night stand, or at least I didn’t remember having one, but if I had, but didn’t remember because I was drunk. They continued, “I’m not worried about telling you dad, as I know that you will be fine. I’m trans.” My first feeling was relief, as it meant that I didn’t have an illegitimate child that I didn’t know about. My next feeling was of happiness for my daughter, as I knew that I would get to see her blossom as a person. A few years previous, my first ever friend, who I met on my first day of school in 1969, came out as trans, and I saw how much happier she was for it. It was such a pleasure to watch her journey, and I knew I was about to see my daughter take a similar journey. My daughter and I are very close, and we love each other dearly. I am so proud of her for being herself. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story with us! I have rarely heard someone tell a story so beautifully. You described the scenes in such detail and conveyed the emotions really well.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story, and you are a wonderful storyteller! I think we need more stories about your dad 😉 My daughter is gay, and I was shocked at some of the reactions of some family members - who had previously been very supportive of all types of people. So maybe that doesn't extend to having "one in this family?" Its a struggle. 😐 My daughter is one of my heroes, we tallk on the phone every day, and she's one of the strongest and kindest people I know. I'm an avid follower of your RUclips shorts, I work with kids with different abilities, and I learn so much ftom you! Keep up the great work, and more stories!!
I’m a nonbinary person and this story definitely has made me feel like I wasn’t alone with my situation. I am female assigned at birth and I have been struggling with my gender for so long, but at least I feel like I’m not alone^^
Jesus is the truth,my brother he is the answer to all your problems,read the bible and pray not by namesake but with all your heart,and pray that he encounters you i guarantee the peace that will come through his name you might think ill of me as i type this but before you judge me please try it.For three days read your bible in the morning immediately after you wake up psalm 3 and pray that he encounters you with all your heart and you will find true peace.I am but no one but peace has come through his name, please try it my friend you are a kind man.
When my child was born, I thought that they might be LGBTQ+.
The reason is because I have a gay brother, and I saw how much he struggled with coming out. I didn’t want my child to experience that.
So I was very mindful as they grew up. Not that I would have been prejudiced in any way, as my dad had raised me to treat everyone as an individual, and was never prejudiced.
He didn’t just say it, but he lived it. I grew up in the 60s and 70s, so he was way ahead of his time.
Fast forward to more recent times. My child said to me one day, “dad, you have a daughter.”
I was initially confused as I had never had a one night stand, or at least I didn’t remember having one, but if I had, but didn’t remember because I was drunk.
They continued, “I’m not worried about telling you dad, as I know that you will be fine. I’m trans.”
My first feeling was relief, as it meant that I didn’t have an illegitimate child that I didn’t know about.
My next feeling was of happiness for my daughter, as I knew that I would get to see her blossom as a person.
A few years previous, my first ever friend, who I met on my first day of school in 1969, came out as trans, and I saw how much happier she was for it. It was such a pleasure to watch her journey, and I knew I was about to see my daughter take a similar journey.
My daughter and I are very close, and we love each other dearly. I am so proud of her for being herself. ❤
this is so beautiful, thank you for sharing
I so remember this and he scared me and I did not understand because we were just having fun. Love you and miss you cousin
Your cousin is cool As fuck
Thank you for sharing your story with us! I have rarely heard someone tell a story so beautifully. You described the scenes in such detail and conveyed the emotions really well.
I'm not crying. The tissues needed to be tested, that's all. Thank you...
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story, and you are a wonderful storyteller! I think we need more stories about your dad 😉
My daughter is gay, and I was shocked at some of the reactions of some family members - who had previously been very supportive of all types of people. So maybe that doesn't extend to having "one in this family?" Its a struggle. 😐
My daughter is one of my heroes, we tallk on the phone every day, and she's one of the strongest and kindest people I know.
I'm an avid follower of your RUclips shorts, I work with kids with different abilities, and I learn so much ftom you! Keep up the great work, and more stories!!
I’m a nonbinary person and this story definitely has made me feel like I wasn’t alone with my situation.
I am female assigned at birth and I have been struggling with my gender for so long, but at least I feel like I’m not alone^^
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️it’s good to see you again.
Jesus is the truth,my brother he is the answer to all your problems,read the bible and pray not by namesake but with all your heart,and pray that he encounters you i guarantee the peace that will come through his name you might think ill of me as i type this but before you judge me please try it.For three days read your bible in the morning immediately after you wake up psalm 3 and pray that he encounters you with all your heart and you will find true peace.I am but no one but peace has come through his name, please try it my friend you are a kind man.