In an utopian world, concepts like discrimination or homophobia wouldn’t exist. We’d all live in perfect harmony and have complete autonomy over every aspect of our lives. No shame. No guilt. But alas, we live in a world bordering on being dystopian. And that is why it’s vital to celebrate every small victory and support everyone that has the courage to be their true selves, just like celebrated author Khaled Hosseini is doing for his daughter, Haris, who has come out as transgender. To all parents, listen up and take notes!
Khaled took to Instagram to announce that he now has not one but two beautiful daughters. He wrote a long heart-warming and goosebump-inducing writeup that described Haris’ convoluted and trying journey. Khaled said that Haris’ transition was complicated and excruciating in every way but she handled it with “grace, patience, and wisdom
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The Thousand Splendid Suns writer also added that in the last year, ever since Haris came out to him, he and his family have learned so much about “bravery and truth”. He went on to say that the entire family stands behind Haris. The write-up ends with Khaled saying, “I love my daughter. I will be by her side every step of the way, as will our family. We stand behind her. It’s a privilege to watch her enter the world as the beautiful, wise, and brilliant woman that she is. May God bless her.”
Accompanying this emotional note, Khaled posted two photos. One of his daughter after her transition and one throwback image of him and a toddler Haris on a beach. We only hope that every parent lends this much love and support to their children when they choose to come ou
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