When one Kentucky mother found out her child was transitioning, she didn’t just support her son, she threw a party for him. In the grand tradition of gender reveal parties, this mother decided to incorporate balloons, props, and more.
Why This Matters
It’s a cute idea to be sure, but Heather Green had an important point that all of us could benefit from:
Expecting parents always say they don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl as long as the child is healthy, Green said. “Not sure at what point that changes.” “It’s not enough to support and accept everyone but it’s time we start celebrating our differences,” she added.
Green’s unbridled support of her child—regardless of gender—is an inspiring example of what unconditional love looks like.
Inspiring Others
Photos from the gender reveal party including the mother posing with a fake belly bump and her son dressed up in a baby bear outfit. They quickly went viral and the response that poured in was overwhelming.
One transgender boy even wrote in saying he was considering suicide before seeing the photos. It’s a heartening example of how being supportive and setting an example can spread.
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