#RAGGEDY ANDY UPDATE#

Gabe’s grandma got him a few gifts besides the Raggedy Andy this year that celebrate his name, including an engraved pocket knife, and a T-shirt that says, “I’m Gabe doing Gabe things.” KwELM6VZHI- greenville, sc tap water fan account December 26, 2018 Grandparents being loving and sweet can make anyone smile, but the gesture of transitioning Gabe’s childhood doll was so touching it got the internet crying.

Hes trans, like me /KpMAnd1In8- King of Horny on Main December 25, 2018 This Christmas my Grandmother borrowed it and gave it back, now with pants, shorter hair, and my new name sewn in place. It had my birth name embroidered into a heart on it's chest. So when I was a kid I, I had a raggedy Ann doll given to me by my grandmother.

“Hes trans, like me,” Gabe said on Twitter. When he unwrapped his presents he found his childhood doll, with new bright blue pants, a shorter haircut, and most importantly, new words embroidered into the heart on his chest: “I love Gabe.” His Raggedy Ann was now a Raggedy Andy. His grandmother had borrowed that childhood doll, and on Christmas morning, Gabe found out why. It had my birth name embroidered into a heart on its chest,” wrote Gabe, 22, on Twitter. “So when I was a kid I, I had a Raggedy Ann doll given to me by my grandmother. This year, one grandmother went the extra mile to show her trans grandson how much she loves him. Many people got to go home this year to love and support. But times are changing, and transgender acceptance is growing. Many trans people are rejected by family, or have family who refuse to acknowledge and respect their gender identity. The holidays can be a hard time of year for many transgender folks.

#RAGGEDY ANDY UPDATE#

A young trans man re-received a doll he was given as a baby for Christmas, and his grandma’s update to it is beyond sweet.

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