‘The Walking Dead’ Star Khary Payton Thankful For Support After Introducing 11-Year-Old Transgender Son Karter
‘The Walking Dead‘ star Khary Payton, 48, says he and his wife are thankful for everyone’s support after introducing their 11-year-old transgender son Karter to the world. On Tuesday, Payton, who pays “Ezekiel,” took to social to share the news of him being a proud father of a transgender son. He wrote, “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. “
He continues, “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.”
Days later, Payton shared an IGTV video, sharing his thanks, captioning, “We feel the love, y’all. Thank you so much. #allblacklivesmatter.” In addition to the actor’s posts, his wife, Stacy Reed Payton, with whom he also has a daughter named Maya, also shared a post, captioned, “I am overjoyed to introduce you to my son, Karter. When he was born we thought he was a girl. We were mistaken. He is a boy. A smart, funny, brave, loving, magnificent boy. Karter is so confident in who he is and was thrilled for me to let everyone know that he’s finally living as his true self. As a boy. As my son. As Karter. I am so incredibly proud of him and feel blessed every single day to be his mama.”
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