Dear Caitlyn Jenner,
I’ll be honest—I don’t know much about your life before now. I missed your Olympic glory days, skipped over your TV appearances, and didn’t catch any of your racing adventures. Reality TV? Not my cup of tea. But your heartfelt interview with Diane Sawyer changed everything for me.
While I can’t claim to fully grasp your experiences, I do recognize that we share a fundamental trait: we’re both human beings striving to find joy in this world. And sometimes, that search leads us down complicated paths that require us to embrace change.
You see, I have my own experience with someone transitioning—my father, who now identifies as a woman named Sophie. Almost two decades ago, during a holiday get-together, Sophie shared her truth with me. Initially, it caught me completely off guard, but I responded with love and support. I walked alongside her as she embraced her authentic self, and I couldn’t be more proud.
Your journey resonates with me, not because of your fame, but because it mirrors the path Sophie took. While I won’t pretend it’s been easy—there were definitely some awkward moments with pronouns—I’ve come to realize that love transcends these challenges. Now, Sophie has found happiness, and knowing that brings me immense joy.
When Sophie transitioned, we didn’t have many role models outside of the LGBTQ+ community to look to for guidance. But thankfully, you and your family are helping to change that narrative. I was genuinely moved watching your children celebrate your courage. Their messages of love and support? Heartwarming. And that story about Kim and Kanye? It hit home when Kanye said he would trade everything for the ability to be true to himself. If he gets it, we all should!
Your steps moving forward will undoubtedly be under a microscope, but I believe that with your family’s support and a growing community behind you, you’ll navigate this journey with pride. You mentioned worrying about disappointing others—well, let me assure you, you’ve inspired me instead! Thank you for being a beacon of hope as you continue to pave the way for understanding and acceptance.
As you embrace your new identity, I look forward to addressing you as Caitlyn. You’ve got this!
Warmly,
Ella, a fellow human being
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