Chester Bennington’s 22-year-old baby Draven publicly introduced they’re transgender in a Valentine’s Day message on Instagram this previous Friday (February 14th). Draven shared that they “got here out as transgender” final yr and remains to be within the technique of transitioning.
“As in the present day is a day to have a good time love and what love really means, whether or not it’s for a associate, household, or ourselves, I assumed it will be the proper time to indicate some like to myself,” Draven wrote. “For a very long time, I attempted to be somebody, somebody I really wasn’t on the within. Ignoring it labored for some time, however repeatedly coming to the crossroads of being completely satisfied or being complacent was one I couldn’t hold crossing.”
They continued: “In August of final yr, I made a decision to take the trail of happiness and being true to myself. I got here out as transgender and began hormone substitute remedy, and it has been the most effective choice I’ve ever made in my life. I do need to say I’m very blessed to have the ability to do that, in addition to having such supportive household and pals.
“I like every considered one of you who’ve proven me nothing however love and respect and see me for who I really am. Particularly Mother, you’ve all the time unconditionally cherished me. I’m so blessed to be your baby! I like you to the moon and again! With all of the help and love I’ve acquired, I’ve constructed the power to like myself. For this reason I’m selecting to now not cover who I’m. Love is love. Comfortable Valentine’s Day.”
Draven’s mother, Samantha Bennington who was married to Chester from 1996 to 2005, shared her love for Draven within the remark part of their submit.
“I’m so pleased with you. I like you with all my coronary heart and soul,” she wrote. “You’re my favourite human on the planet. I simply need you content and wholesome without end and all the time.”
Draven’s father, Chester Bennington, handed away in 2017. Following of their late dad’s footsteps, Draven has been pursuing a profession in music. In 2023, Draven spoke to Individuals in regards to the lasting impression of Chester and the music he made with Linkin Park.
“Each time I hear any individual’s story, telling like how a lot my dad’s music impacted their life, I simply assume it’s actually lovely,” Draven stated. “I believe that’s actually candy how one thing that he was simply doing as a ardour, what he cherished, had that impact on so many individuals.”
