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How This Family Has Supported Their Trans Child is Truly Inspiring (Original Post) Heidi Jun 2014 OP
K&R SamKnause Jun 2014 #1
Thank you for the kick! Heidi Jun 2014 #3
KnR. Very nice. nt tblue37 Jun 2014 #2
Good morning, tblue37! Heidi Jun 2014 #4
Heh. I went to bed right after posting that, so I am just now seeing your reply. tblue37 Jun 2014 #5
Ha! Heidi Jun 2014 #6
I imagine Egnever Jun 2014 #7
I have an 11-year-old nephew in the US. Heidi Jun 2014 #13
OMGosh.......love him, love his family. a kennedy Jun 2014 #8
Hi, a kennedy! Heidi Jun 2014 #14
This trans young man and his entire family are inspirational Michigander_Life Jun 2014 #9
Indeed. Heidi Jun 2014 #15
I don't know how someone could watch this and NOT be inspired Michigander_Life Jun 2014 #19
"We lost a few" ... they lost. Agony Jun 2014 #10
Hi, Agony! Heidi Jun 2014 #16
Dear Heidi, I would be happy to kick this again if you like. Agony Jun 2014 #21
Ya jerk. Puglover Jun 2014 #11
My dear!!!!! Heidi Jun 2014 #12
Really adorable kids with intelligent, loving parents... Phentex Jun 2014 #17
It beats the heck outta me, Phentex. Heidi Jun 2014 #18
30 years ago the state would have taken him from the home Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #20
Yep, it's progress. Heidi Jun 2014 #22
Very inspiring. Behind the Aegis Jun 2014 #23
Speaking of love! Heidi Jun 2014 #24
awww...you@! Behind the Aegis Jun 2014 #25
Amazing family. cilla4progress Jun 2014 #26

tblue37

(64,982 posts)
5. Heh. I went to bed right after posting that, so I am just now seeing your reply.
Tue Jun 3, 2014, 02:43 PM
Jun 2014

Good afternoon, Heidi.

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
6. Ha!
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 12:50 AM
Jun 2014

I'm in Switzerland, so I guess you and I are on way different schedules! Good evening, tblue37!

 

Egnever

(21,506 posts)
7. I imagine
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 01:45 AM
Jun 2014

It must be hard to wrap your head around initially but I don't see how you could do anything else. It boggles my mind that parents would treat their children any other way.

We love them for who they are not who we want them to be, Or we should.

Hope this young man has a very happy life and that his story will make others think.

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
13. I have an 11-year-old nephew in the US.
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 10:14 AM
Jun 2014

Loving him just the way he is and nurturing his dreams is very, very important to me. Ryland and his family inspire me.

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
16. Hi, Agony!
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 10:17 AM
Jun 2014

Thank you for kicking this thread so that other DUers can watch Ryland's inspiring story. Happy Wednesday!

Agony

(2,605 posts)
21. Dear Heidi, I would be happy to kick this again if you like.
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 08:31 PM
Jun 2014

All day today I was thinking about this, why is there ANY human being who would not be (exuberantly) happy with how this family embraced their child with love and understanding? ... ...why are there _so many_ _miserable_ people who will not accept Ryland and his family.

this leaves me hoping for that very ordinary day where a transgendered child is accepted and loved for what they are without fanfare because that _is_ the ordinary thing to do.

So, until we evolve to that point we must celebrate the extraordinary Whittington family as you have done here with your thread.

Cheerio,
Agony

Phentex

(16,330 posts)
17. Really adorable kids with intelligent, loving parents...
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 11:00 AM
Jun 2014

How can anyone not be okay with this? Why would they lose friends over this?

I am so happy the parents took the time to learn more and really listen to Ryland. Wish more people would do the same!

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
18. It beats the heck outta me, Phentex.
Wed Jun 4, 2014, 01:35 PM
Jun 2014

I have some suspicions about how people cannot be okay with having a trans loved one--but I cannot for the life of me consider those reasons valid or based in genuine love. And who needs friends who would judge a trans child?

I adore Ryland and his parents and I agree. The world could use more parents like Ryland's parents.

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
22. Yep, it's progress.
Thu Jun 5, 2014, 09:25 AM
Jun 2014

We still have a long way to go, but it does my heart good to know progress is being made.

Behind the Aegis

(53,833 posts)
23. Very inspiring.
Thu Jun 5, 2014, 02:51 PM
Jun 2014

He is lucky to have been born to such loving parents which will allow him to grow into a loving man.

Behind the Aegis

(53,833 posts)
25. awww...you@!
Fri Jun 6, 2014, 12:41 AM
Jun 2014


Did you see this> http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025054395

I thought it was quite inspiring.

Tell, you know who I said !

And hey, aren't you glad you aren't here tonight!!!?!! Tornado warnings, horrible lightening, power has gone out three times (quick, but still...) and thunder so loud and deep the house shakes! The puppies are not impressed!
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