Heather Dubrow and her husband are standing strong with their daughter.
On Saturday, the Real Housewives of Orange County star shared a statement on social media confirming her 12-year-old son has come out as transgender — and is now named Ace.
How does Dubrow feel about the decision?
He was proud to tell everyone.
“It’s International Son’s Day!” wrote Bravo’s personality as a caption on the photo below.
“We love you, our youngest son, Ace.
“Our job as parents is to provide a safe and supportive environment for our children to grow into healthy, happy, self-confident, and independent human beings.”
Dubrow continues as follows…
“Because Ace is a 12-year-old boy, with a long life – we’ll let him tell his own story if he chooses.
“This is just Ace, we love you so much and are proud to be your parents.
“Your siblings love and support you too.”
After some mostly supportive comments from fans, Heather’s husband Terry added: “Thank you for spreading the love.”
Along with Ace, Heather and husband Terry are also parents to twins Nick and Max, 19, and Kat, 16.
About a year ago, Heather told People Magazine that a year after Max came out as bisexual … her second daughter, Kat, came out as a lesbian.
“We have four kids, different genders, different sexualities, and they’re all at interesting places in their lives, figuring out who they are and where they’re at as human beings,” Real Housewives said.
Referring to Ace at the time, Terry said the pre-teen has “always been incredibly strong-willed,” Labeling Ace as “a very complex, layered person.
Dubrow admitted in February 2022 that it can be challenging to see people’s reactions on social media about their children’s identities and choices.
In the end, though?
“They’re all solid kids and they’ve got their backs,” he said.
“Even if they fight, they protect each other. They always take care of each other.”
The kids themselves also told People that they appreciate the continued support they receive from Mom and Dad.
“She asks trillions of questions that show she cares,” Kat said of her mother last year.
“They asked me about my pronouns.
“It’s so easy to talk to him. It’s not like I have to build up the courage to say something.