We knew early – looking back, how could you not? And we knew at some point he would figure it out too. Until then we presented opportunities for both our kids to see that we would love them no matter who they are. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s watch Modern Family together,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d we said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Have you seen the Halloween theme Neil Patrick Harris, his husband and kids chose?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d we asked.
\nA few years ago over dinner Chris shared a picture he took at MIT- a big banner hung to celebrate Coming Out Day. Brendan asked what it was and we explained what \u00e2\u20ac\u0153coming out\u00e2\u20ac\u009d meant. He responded pretty quickly he didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t understand why people couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just be who they are and others just accept them.<\/p>\n
It seemed like a naive comment, but it really wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how Brendan has always lived his life. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to think it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s because we tried our best to let \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Brendan be Brendan\u00e2\u20ac\u009d but really we are only one part.<\/p>\n
He has in his life so many role models – friends, especially theater friends – who he has grown up watching and admiring. The authenticity he sees is all he knows.<\/p>\n
For anyone who has struggled to get to a place of love and acceptance, know that seeing you makes Brendan, and other kids like him, live their truth. And for that we thank you.<\/p>\n
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