New Delhi [India]July 14 (ANI): Popular Afghan-American novelist Khalid Hosseini, whose debut novel ‘The Kite Runner’ was a critical and commercial success, revealed on Wednesday that his daughter, Haris, has come out as transgender and for A heartfelt note shared. His.
Hosseini posted a monochrome picture of Haris on his Twitter handle with which he wrote, “Yesterday, my daughter Haris came out as transgender. I was never proud of him. He has taught our family a lot about bravery and truthfulness.”
He continued, “I know the process was painful for her. She is calm to the cruelty that trans people are subjected to. But she is strong and fearless.”
In a subsequent tweet, the novelist shared an old photo, which showed Hosseini holding his daughter in his hands in what appeared to be a beach.
“I love my daughter. She is beautiful, intelligent, talented. I will be with her every step of the way. Our family stands behind her,” he continued.
Speaking about Harris’ journey in an Instagram post, Hosseini said, “I’ve known about Harris’ journey over the past year and I’ve seen him navigate some very personal times. Transitioning is such a complex undertaking—emotionally, physically, socially, psychologically—but Haris has approached each challenge with grace, patience, and wisdom.”
“I am very happy to have not one but two beautiful daughters now. Above all, I am inspired by Haris’s fearlessness, his courage to share his true self with the world. He has taught me and our family a lot about bravery, truthfulness. About what it means to live authentically. I know this process was painful for her, full of sadness and anxiety,” he said.
Following the revelation, many fans of the novelist supported him on Twitter. One user wrote, ‘What a brave Afghan father who bravely accepts the pride of his child. It really is perfect. Congratulations on having a father like Mr. Khalid Hosseini. All of us Afghan LGBTQIs who are still trapped in Afghanistan are proud of you.”
Another person shared, “It is amazing that this generation has more courage to live by their truth than we have ever had! You must be an amazing parent! Congratulations!”
“I remember reading your books in high school and how finely a man wrote about women in A Thousand Splendid Sons. I said this man really respects and cares for women and children. You obv And your daughter is very lucky to have you. God bless you and your family,” tweeted another user. (ANI)
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