I came out to my mom last night! I expected her to be the one who’d need reassurance. Nope. Immediate, unconditional love, encouragement, and affirmation. I’m so lucky.

She asked me if I had a new name and switched to calling me Leila. ❤️

I said “I’m so grateful you’re my mom,” and she said “I’m so grateful you’re my … daughter I guess.”

I was at her house about four hours and we spent half that time hugging.