on unconditional love...

(Original posting 8/2/14)
It takes real courage to speak up,  especially in a culture that is still learning to embrace differences; things that go against the grain, the "abnormal." So proud of this family's ability to embrace their child for who they are, and recognize that there are "no strings attached" to parenting. If only we all had the capacity to face challenge and strife this way, by truly and unselfishly listening. 

The alarming statistics in the increase in suicide attempts in young people ages 8-14 makes this family even more heroic, especially when also considering the presence of suicidal thoughts in the transgendered community. My heart goes out to the Whittingon's and there attempt to make their voice heard by going viral...