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Walking Dead star introduces trans son to the world

There’s no better time than pride month to celebrate joy of a diverse family.  Nothing makes me happier than seeing proud parents saluting their LGBT children.

This week actor Khary Payton of “The Walking Dead” is beaming to introduce his son,  on Instagram, explaining that his child was ‘born female but has always identified as a boy.’

On Monday, Payton – who plays King Ezekiel on the long-running AMC show – told fans: ‘This my kid. One of the most happy, well-adjusted individuals I’ve ever known. My son, Karter. Karter with a K because it reminded him of my name. He chose it,’

Adding: ‘You see, he was born female but has always identified as a boy. He thought it would be cool if I announced it on social media.’

Payton, 48, wrote the caption alongside a picture of his son who looked to be skateboarding, as he was wearing a helmet, elbow pads and wrist guard.

In the caption, Payton said he spoke to his son Karter that about there being ‘a lot of jerks who would be harsh’ in addition to ‘many supporters’ if he made the revelation, to which his son responded: ‘Yeah, I know about trolls, daddy. I can handle trolls.

‘Man, there is nothing more beautiful than watching your child feel the joy of exploring what it means to be true to themselves,’ Payton added.  Bravo, Daddy!

 

 

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This my kid. One of the most happy, well-adjusted individuals I’ve ever known. My son, Karter. Karter with a K because it reminded him of my name. He chose it. You see, he was born female but has always identified as a boy. He thought it would be cool if I announced it on social media. I told him that there would be so many supporters but also a lot of jerks who would be harsh. He said, “Yeah, I know about trolls, daddy. I can handle trolls.” ? Man, there is nothing more beautiful than watching your child feel the joy of exploring what it means to be true to themselves. This is his journey, and I am here for it. I hope you all have the opportunity to feel the unquenchable love that I am feeling right now.

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