Great-Granddaughter Comes Out as Trans to ‘So Accepting’ Great-Grandmother: ‘We Need More People Like Her in the World’
Jenna Tea, a 21-year-old transgender woman from Salt Lake City, Utah, recently shared a heartwarming video on Instagram about her coming out as trans. The video features her great-grandmother Katherine, whose reaction has touched the hearts of millions.
According to Jenna, her great-grandmother has always been supportive of her, even since she was a child. She always saw her uniqueness as a positive thing and never hesitated to tell Jenna how pretty she is. Jenna described her great-grandmother’s support as the sweetest thing ever.
In the viral video, Katherine starts off by saying, “Well, it’s your life, honey.” She continues with a beautiful message, encouraging Jenna to do what makes her happy. She acknowledges that others may have a hard time accepting Jenna’s transition but emphasizes that the most important thing is for Jenna to live her life authentically.
Katherine goes on to share how she noticed Jenna’s softer side and signs of being transgender, but she never said anything until Jenna was ready to talk about it herself. Katherine doesn’t want Jenna to be unhappy or let the lack of acceptance from others destroy her. She firmly believes that true love has no gender and that she will always love Jenna no matter what.
Jenna, who works as a makeup artist and drag performer, shared that her great-grandma attends her drag performances and enjoys them immensely. Jenna dreams of making drag her full-time career, and her great-grandmother is a strong believer in her talent and potential. Jenna looks up to trans trailblazers like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Miss Major, as well as trans entertainers like Dylan Mulvaney. She also finds inspiration in RuPaul, the legendary drag queen.
Jenna Tea’s story of acceptance and love from her great-grandmother is a powerful reminder of the importance of support and understanding, especially for the transgender community. It highlights the need for more accepting individuals like Katherine in the world. Jenna’s journey serves as an inspiration to others, demonstrating that it’s possible to pursue your dreams and be true to yourself no matter what.
