Unconditional love between a parent and their child is usually a given. And this father is a great example of that love in its purest form. Keep reading to know more about this heartwarming story!
A father recently shared his story with Love What Matters, to emphasize on how much he adores his son who is not afraid to express himself. Jared Qwustenuxun Williams of Quw’ustun, also known as Duncan, Canada shared his story of how proud he is of his son for not being afraid to express himself.
“My son likes to wear dresses. I am so damn proud of his strength and bravery. I keep using male pronouns because even though we give him space he tells us, and everyone else, that he is ‘just a boy who likes to wear dresses,’” Williams told Love What Matters.
He went on to recount the story of how it began, “At the start of the school year, some kids were not as cool about his dresses and said some stuff that sent him into a few months of pants only. But in the last months of the school year, Finn has been back to his true self, which makes him and his family so happy.”
The proud dad revealed more, “I asked him once if I could share this picture and he said, ‘Only with one person.’ He is not a fan of sharing his picture. But a few days later I sat down with him and asked again, but this time I said, ‘Hey bud, remember the awesome picture of you in that beautiful pink dress? Well, remember how you were afraid to wear a dress for a while? Well, I want to share your picture so maybe if another boy is afraid to wear a dress, he’ll see your picture and not be afraid because he can see you in a dress and know he is not alone.’ Finn got the biggest smile on his face and said, ‘Dad, maybe you should share that picture.’ What a strong little guy.”
He also wanted to emphasize the school’s role in all of this, saying, “And while I am here, I want to send some love to our boy’s school, Queen Margaret’s. They have been SUPER supportive, the teachers have been great at helping educate the other kids. They are even totally willing to let him wear the tunic or kilt uniform, which he has a few times. They even hosted a pride day a few weeks ago that filled the school with rainbows and space for the students to be themselves.”
He wanted to reiterate how proud he is of his boy and how he does not tolerate anyone criticizing his child. He said, “Finn is a boy who likes to wear dresses and I am so damn proud of him. And if anyone in my life says anything bad about a dude in a dress, they are gonna meet the papa bear in me. In my house, we accept people as they are and support them to be who they want to be.”
Williams wanted to impart a lesson on everyone reading, “So if you know a boy, or a man, who likes to wear dresses but feels insecure, show them this picture of Finn and share the story of his bravery. Maybe my little Finn can make a big difference. Love this kid.”
“‘Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind,'” he told Love What Matters.
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