Leah and her grandmother | Photo: Twitter @newdialectic
Grandparents are killing it this week. A trans woman took to Twitter yesterday (10 May) to tell the story of coming out to her 86-year-old grandmother.
Leah aka Twitter user @newdialectic posted yesterday morning that she decided to come out to her grandma and dad. Understandably, she was really nervous.
so umm… i’m coming out to my dad and my grandma as a trans woman today!! this is how i’ll look when i tell them!! & i’m super nervous!! (please send help) pic.twitter.com/6yp17r4n2f
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 10, 2018
Fortunately, it turns out she had a great support system behind her.
Here’s how it went down
Several hours later, Leah gave the first update: coming out to her grandmother.
Her grandmother’s first response? ‘You’ve always been so kind and sensitive. Now I see femininity in those memories.’
She continued: ‘I’m proud of you for recognizing who you are and living as your true self. You’re a beautiful woman and, no matter who you become, I love you.’
Okay, cue the tears.
“You’ve always been so kind and sensitive. Now I see femininity in those memories. I’m proud of you for recognizing who you are and living as your true self. You’re a beautiful woman and, no matter who you become, I love you.” — my 86-year-old grandmother, learning I’m trans 💞 pic.twitter.com/3NYY1o0s17
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 10, 2018
According to Leah, her grandmother was overwhelmed by the positive responses.
She said it filled her with hope the world was becoming compassionate.
I showed my grandma all the wonderful replies here. She was overwhelmed and speechless for a few moments. She told me it fills her with hope that the world has become so compassionate since she was my age. Thank you everyone for making her day… She made mine. 💞
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 11, 2018
Earlier today, Leah came out to her father.
update: I’m about to come out to my dad next. He’s picking me up in 10 minutes… Let’s hope for the best!! 💞 pic.twitter.com/DraDWecOq3
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 11, 2018
So how’d it go?
Also great! He said he liked her make-up, awwww.
Me: “Dad… I need to tell you something.”
Dad: “Of course. What?”
Me: “I’m… I’m… I’m… trans.”
Dad: “What does that mean?”
Me: “It means I’m a woman.”
Dad: “Oh. Well I could have figured that out.”
Me: ?!?
Dad: “And your makeup looks pretty.”
Me: ?!?!?
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 11, 2018
He also called her Leah without a problem.
Me: “So… you can learn to see me as a woman?”
Dad: “Of course. You’re my child and I love you. Loving you means supporting you, even if it’ll be a learning experience for me.”
AAAAAAAAA 💞
Also my dad SEAMLESSLY called me Leah just now! He’s getting it! I love him! 💞
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 11, 2018
It doesn’t end there
During the family visit, Leah also learned her brother is gay and has a boyfriend!
Okay wait APPARENTLY my 18-year-old little brother CAME OUT AS GAY this week??? He wanted to tell me in person… He has a BOYFRIEND NOW????? I’m so happy for him omg!! BLESSED FAMILY VISIT!!! 💞
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 11, 2018
And, of course, the acceptance of puppies is best of all.
In conclusion: my puppies also accept me as a woman!! 💞 pic.twitter.com/GcjKWh0M17
— ☭⚧ Fullmetal Leninist ⚧☭ (@newdialectic) May 11, 2018
What a great way to go into the weekend.
More recently, another grandmother shut down her own son’s casual homophobia.
Grandmas are the heroes we deserve.
