The mom's response is a perfect example of how accepting parents need to be when their children come out of the closet.
It can be an unnerving feeling for kids to come out to their parents. It is mainly because they look up to their parents as their biggest support system and want them to accept their real identities. A mother named Cherie Gracia on X (@CherieAmours) revealed how her son came out to her and it is fair to say that she had the most wholesome response. Gracia shared a picture of a letter she received from her son that is truly unique.
The letter read, "Congatulations! You are now the proud owner of your very own son (sic)." Each alphabet was written using paper clippings. The teenager mentioned in the end, "Please use he/him pronouns for me now. Thanks, Crow." In the caption, the mom revealed, "My teenager handed me this envelope and asked that I wait to open it until after he went to his dad's house. After opening it, I called to let him know that the *only* thing that's wrong with this is the 'r' he accidentally left out of congratulations."
My teenager handed me this envelope and asked that I wait to open it until after he went to his dad’s house. After opening it, I called to let him know that the *only* thing that’s wrong with this is the “r” he accidentally left out of congratulations . 😊🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/0DXmvcgGjk
— Cherie Garcia (@CherieAmours) November 14, 2021
The mother wrote the sweetest thing in the comments section about her son's decision. She said, "There is nothing my kids could do to lose my support and unconditional love. My prayer for each one of them is that they live life as their authentic selves, without compromise." She added that her kid is figuring out things and she is supporting him 100%. "Because God created both of my babies perfectly," she expressed.
There is nothing my kids could do to lose my support and unconditional love. My prayer for each of them is that they live life as their authentic selves, without compromise. My teen is figuring things out and I support him 100%, because God created both of my babies perfectly. ❤️
— Cherie Garcia (@CherieAmours) November 14, 2021
The mother revealed her son's response when she told him that 'r' missing in his letter. She wrote, "His dad's letter has the 'r.' He said he was looking for a smaller r to fit on my letter, then got distracted and forgot to add it. He and I always call out spelling mistakes on signs, so the missing 'r' made me smile. I think he was a little nervous too."
It does! His dad’s letter has the r. He said he was looking for a smaller r to fit on my letter, then he got distracted and forgot to add it. He and I always call out spelling mistakes on signs, so the missing r made me smile. I think he was a little nervous, too. 🥰
— Cherie Garcia (@CherieAmours) November 15, 2021
She also explained why her son wrote the letter in such a unique manner. She said she was passing through her son's room sometime before he gave her the envelope and she was on a call with her former husband. "Dad asked how Crow was doing and I said, 'They are either working on homework or holding someone ransom.' I was relieved that it wasn't the latter when I opened the envelope," the woman joked.
I walked by his room before he gave it to me & I happened to be on the phone w/ his dad (we're divorced). Dad asked how Crow was doing & I said, "They're either working on homework or holding someone ransom." I was relieved that it wasn't the latter when I opened the envelope.😂
— Cherie Garcia (@CherieAmours) November 16, 2021
People applauded the mom for the way she responded to the whole situation. @SuprBRDee commented, "I love how you pointed out the spelling error. Typical mom thing to do. And your unconditional love is what all parents should have no matter who their kids are." @TheDarkTyger wrote, "You're an awesome mom. But it is sad that we live in a world where this is considered exceptional parenting and not just the norm."
I love that he put the little tm over Son ™️ thats so cute! Glad he has a lovely mum to congatulate him <3
— 🇵🇸 🍉🇺🇦 || #CeaseFireNow ||🏳️⚧️🎨🔞 (@DireBeastRex) November 15, 2021
@LadyNeon85 said, "It's wonderful to witness a child with parents so amazing that they come out to them. It's a privilege not enough are given." @FalSkyWolf shared, "Oh my stars, this is so adorable. What a creative way to tell his parents! Crow seems like a great kid - congratulations for giving him the respect, freedom, and sense of fun for him to be able to give you this!"