"You're not losing a child, you're gaining a child in their full humanity". Such beautiful and inspiring words. Your Dad should be a public speaker on the topic.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video this morning! I must've gotten goosebumps at least 4 or 5 times! Your dad is a perfect example of how parents should love their children. He has clearly spent an immense amount of time understanding you and the things you're going through...and committing to a life that puts the happiness of his family members first. What a truly remarkable dad you have!
I am a 52 year old Christian woman and I must say I feel exactly the same as your father. He exudes Christianity as it should be, that above all we love one another and that God doesn't make mistakes and we all have a purpose. God bless your family.
Your dads view in Christian living with a trans son made my heart so happy. I love seeing Christians like myself that accept and love people of all shapes and sizes no matter what or who they are. You're such an inspiration, Ashton!
I'm a mom who's sharing this experience with her child, transitioning also from F to M. Mr. Colby is my hero and I absolutely agree with him. I'm also a Christian who knows that our love for our children is to emulate God's love for us. I'm proud of my son and the man he is becoming. God Bless you both!
As a Christian woman and mom to a young adult son, I couldn't be more impressed with your dad or yourself, Ashton. Thank you for sharing your story. You are helping save lives! Bless you.
This video made me cry. So awesome to see how much love and understanding this dad has for his son. Congrats on everything you have accomplished and overcome in your life!
How are there so many sick people that just spend time making hateful comments on you tube about topics they don't like. I hope you only take in the positive and brush the others off. You are so lucky to have great support from your father. You look just like him as well. Handsome men !
Omg I don't know how ended up here in your channel but I love what I saw. This video was truly inspiring... Your dad shows so much love and respect for you! This is what Christianity is all about, love and acceptance, not intolerance...I wish everybody were was courageous as you to do want they want and be who they want to be in life! Keep it up 🖖🏻
Wow , you're such an inspiration. You're absolutely amazing ! The courage it must have taken to tell your story. I don't know if you find it similar. But I came out to my mom about liking girls and the best part about it was she said exactly "Yeah , I already know" and she was super supportive . People will bully you , say things to hurt your feelings. But as long as you're comfy in your skin is all that matters . Youre amazing Ashton!😊🙊😍
Aw this is so sweet. It's awesome to see such supportive parents. If my future children ever come out as gay or trans or anything else under the rainbow, this is exactly the kind of parent I want to be to him/her. I will never understand parents who are able to abandon and cut out their children for something they can't help.
I remember my mom telling me I just _killed_ her daughter when I came out. A couple of weeks later she decided not to cope with it and pushed me back into the closet. I was underage and broke so I couldn't do anything about it unless I wanted to end up on the streets without even a possible way of findind a job. So I secretly got referred to a gender therapist and I'm saving up so I can at least live for a few months while I figure out what to do with my life when I do get kicked out. Now that I'm 18 and considered a legal adult I can start my transition without her consent but I don't know what is worse, to live a lie the rest of my life with a family by my side or be myself without any kind of support.
Don't judge them harshly. They are afraid and unknowledgeable. They will grow up un knowledge and understanding. Just give them the time and keep them your love!
+Emmanuel Didier lol my dad hasn't spoken a word to me in more than a year and my mom still ignores everything and misgenders me 24/7. This isn't even new, I was always a burden to my parents, now they just have a reason and a way to fuck me over. All that's left is dealing with it.
My mom says the exact same thing about the Christian topic as your dad said. I'm not trans but I'm bi. People from the Christian community always tell her that I'm going to hell. Her response is EXACTLY the same as your dads"! :)
What a great and moving video. Great family, wonderful Dad, wonderful son, so sorry to hear about your sister. All of your fathers inspiring words will keep me going for a long time, thank you
First off, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your sister, such a sad loss at such a young age. Ashton, you're a Rock Star. Your a bight, handsome and insightful young man! Keep rocking on and spreading your story, your journey is enlightening to the LGBT community as well as many others, open minded and small minded alike. Lastly, Rick, you are superman! As a gay man, I longed for a father like you.You are a supreme male roll model figure. The support you have for your son is profoundly inspirational and you can genuinely feel the love you have for each other.You're both very lucky and very blessed to have each other. Very touching story. God is LOVE and he LOVES ALL his children! Rock On boys!
You're both amazing & your Dad has one of the most free & beautiful hearts I've ever had the privilege to listen to. I totally agree with 'TheJoBenny' comment below- "....your Dad should be a public speaker on the topic". I feel like I maybe want to show this video to family & friends as part of my coming-out... xxx
Your dad is honestly the most sweetest guy your both extremely incredible and beautiful! This video brought a tear to my eye love u so much Ashton your adorable! 😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You went to UD? I graduated from there in 2011 but didn't start transitioning until I moved to DC and met more trans people. What years were you there?
What an amazing open minded clever man,I'm not religious but if there is a god he'll definitely love all people gay,straight,bi ect if they're good people xxx your dad is a credit to Christianity xxx and your a good strong kind man xxxx
Too funny. I think you both are great. I'm glad you have the strength to be you. My Mom always said it's better to be yourself than to be like everyone else. I know your life must require a lot of courage, and strength, with all the small minds out there. I am wondering, do you find that society in general reacts differently to you as a male, than when you were a female? How long will you and those who have transitioned, still end up telling others that you were the other sex once, especially if the person has had both surgeries at some point? I would think unless it's a romantic relationship, that it wouldn't be anyones business who you were before. Just curious.
When parents reject their kids and then speak like their kids are dead it's so selfish!! most of the time the child has been trying to tell the parent what gender they really are for a long time and was never really a strong in their assigned gender role as the parents assumes. so what that parent is really grieving is not the loss of who that child was but more the loss of who they thought the kid was or was going to be, it's all about their own selfish hopes and dreams for that child! While also being completely oblivious to who that child actually is. Your child is not gone they are perfectly healthy right in front of you begging you to see them but you're too busy grieving over an imaginary child that never existed saying that you miss your fantasy of who you thought that person was. It's so infuriating! some people actually do lose their children and it's an unimaginable pain they'd do everything or anything to get them back for just a moment but here you have an opportunity to have a parent-child relationship and you CHOOSE throw it away! Parental love should be unconditional no matter what because that child didn't ask to be born that's on you and you have a responsibility to them even when it's not easy!
The Dialogue Body Language My Dad reads the Bible with his heart not his conditioned biases. You should give it a try. You wouldn't believe me if I told you Jesus spoke directly to me or him and hold us that I am fully supported in my gender transition.
gdcsc dcscs LOL this comment makes me assume you are the type of person who wouldn't believe in global warming even if the leading scientists in the field shook you and told you it was true. This is prime trolling. It has some satirical notes. You almost can't tell if it is sarcasm. This is what I like. I will advise you though, for next time, the use of the word "freak" is where I'm going to have to dock points for originality. Your comment is a strong 8.5/10 though. Bravo!
gdcsc dcscs Nah, see, "cut your body up" and "delusion" are overused too. I've had people say that to my face. I had faith in you. I got all excited seeing that you commented back. I thought it was going to be an original and attention grabbing troll. I'm bored. Spice it up! Come on! Entertain me.
It's strange that this dads claims to be a Christian yet approves of a unnatural rebellion against God. I'm not going to be mean and purposefully hurtful, but changing your body this drastically and forcing the world (not necessarily ashton but the common-crowd) to conform their wicked ideas is shere madness. I know it seems that way but it's not the key to happiness. A material good could never. Only the water that the son of God provides can truly satisfy our thirst. So as God accepted his cross, so i hope we all will. God bless and love you.
+Z0mbicore jesus wants us to be honest, he also wants us to be born again. trans people get born again at least in a physical/symbolical way. some options to think about. keep praying and be humble.
Wow I wished I had a Dad or even a family like you, I'm alone and according to them I am dead so I don't know what to do. Loved this video. *fistpumps with dad*
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"You're not losing a child, you're gaining a child in their full humanity". Such beautiful and inspiring words. Your Dad should be a public speaker on the topic.
TheJoBenny Maybe me and him will travel the world one day doing this together! :)
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video this morning! I must've gotten goosebumps at least 4 or 5 times! Your dad is a perfect example of how parents should love their children. He has clearly spent an immense amount of time understanding you and the things you're going through...and committing to a life that puts the happiness of his family members first. What a truly remarkable dad you have!
I am a 52 year old Christian woman and I must say I feel exactly the same as your father. He exudes Christianity as it should be, that above all we love one another and that God doesn't make mistakes and we all have a purpose. God bless your family.
Your dad is one of the most open minded and coolest people I have ever seen. This is a beautiful video.
Molly Gunn :)
Your dads view in Christian living with a trans son made my heart so happy. I love seeing Christians like myself that accept and love people of all shapes and sizes no matter what or who they are. You're such an inspiration, Ashton!
I'm a mom who's sharing this experience with her child, transitioning also from F to M. Mr. Colby is my hero and I absolutely agree with him. I'm also a Christian who knows that our love for our children is to emulate God's love for us. I'm proud of my son and the man he is becoming. God Bless you both!
As a Christian woman and mom to a young adult son, I couldn't be more impressed with your dad or yourself, Ashton. Thank you for sharing your story. You are helping save lives! Bless you.
alex Brewington :) That means a lot. Thank you!
This video made me cry. So awesome to see how much love and understanding this dad has for his son. Congrats on everything you have accomplished and overcome in your life!
I don't know how your dad kept a dry eye through the interview! great video man thanks.
This is an amazing video and your dad is so supportive and great!
That was amazing. Your dad is beautiful person, thanks to both of you for making this video.
How are there so many sick people that just spend time making hateful comments on you tube about topics they don't like. I hope you only take in the positive and brush the others off. You are so lucky to have great support from your father. You look just like him as well. Handsome men !
Omg I don't know how ended up here in your channel but I love what I saw. This video was truly inspiring... Your dad shows so much love and respect for you! This is what Christianity is all about, love and acceptance, not intolerance...I wish everybody were was courageous as you to do want they want and be who they want to be in life! Keep it up 🖖🏻
I love this video! Your dad is beyond awesome.
Your dad is so sweet! This video made me smile! I wish more parents were like your dad!
Your dad is the person I want to be! What an amazing person he is. So inspiring and wise!
This is amazing!! I just came out to my dad and he's struggling. When he's ready I want him to watch this. Thank you!!
Wow , you're such an inspiration.
You're absolutely amazing !
The courage it must have taken to tell your story.
I don't know if you find it similar. But I came out to my mom about liking girls and the best part about it was she said exactly "Yeah , I already know" and she was super supportive .
People will bully you , say things to hurt your feelings. But as long as you're comfy in your skin is all that matters .
Youre amazing Ashton!😊🙊😍
Your dad is very nice.
Beautiful heart warming discussion between father and son! Rick and Ashton Colby so proud of you both
Aw this is so sweet. It's awesome to see such supportive parents. If my future children ever come out as gay or trans or anything else under the rainbow, this is exactly the kind of parent I want to be to him/her. I will never understand parents who are able to abandon and cut out their children for something they can't help.
We need every parent to think like you. I will be the same kind of parent to my kids.
I remember my mom telling me I just _killed_ her daughter when I came out.
A couple of weeks later she decided not to cope with it and pushed me back into the closet. I was underage and broke so I couldn't do anything about it unless I wanted to end up on the streets without even a possible way of findind a job. So I secretly got referred to a gender therapist and I'm saving up so I can at least live for a few months while I figure out what to do with my life when I do get kicked out. Now that I'm 18 and considered a legal adult I can start my transition without her consent but I don't know what is worse, to live a lie the rest of my life with a family by my side or be myself without any kind of support.
***** I guess I should have. I hope so too! Thank you!
***** Thanks! Same to you, I'm a pretty good listener :)
+AlexMadness hang in there, you'll make it.
Don't judge them harshly. They are afraid and unknowledgeable. They will grow up un knowledge and understanding. Just give them the time and keep them your love!
+Emmanuel Didier lol my dad hasn't spoken a word to me in more than a year and my mom still ignores everything and misgenders me 24/7. This isn't even new, I was always a burden to my parents, now they just have a reason and a way to fuck me over. All that's left is dealing with it.
This was wonderful to watch. what a great Dad and how fortunate you are to have him...
So beautiful watching your Dad talking about you, he is so open minded and sweet. It's very clear that he's so proud of you!
I love your dad! this put a smile on my face hearing his words that is amazing how open minded he is especially how accepting he is.
My mom says the exact same thing about the Christian topic as your dad said. I'm not trans but I'm bi. People from the Christian community always tell her that I'm going to hell. Her response is EXACTLY the same as your dads"! :)
What a great and moving video. Great family, wonderful Dad, wonderful son, so sorry to hear about your sister. All of your fathers inspiring words will keep me going for a long time, thank you
WOW. I'm sending this to my Dad.
So beautiful and inspiring.
I feel like this video could really help a lot of people, including my Dad and I.
First off, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your sister, such a sad loss at such a young age. Ashton, you're a Rock Star. Your a bight, handsome and insightful young man! Keep rocking on and spreading your story, your journey is enlightening to the LGBT community as well as many others, open minded and small minded alike. Lastly, Rick, you are superman! As a gay man, I longed for a father like you.You are a supreme male roll model figure. The support you have for your son is profoundly inspirational and you can genuinely feel the love you have for each other.You're both very lucky and very blessed to have each other. Very touching story. God is LOVE and he LOVES ALL his children! Rock On boys!
Your dad is amazing. You are so lucky to have such a tolerant guardian. Both you and your dad are amazing people:)
You're both amazing & your Dad has one of the most free & beautiful hearts I've ever had the privilege to listen to. I totally agree with 'TheJoBenny' comment below- "....your Dad should be a public speaker on the topic". I feel like I maybe want to show this video to family & friends as part of my coming-out... xxx
Wow, your dad is like... perfect! He is so articulate and supportive. I hope you know how lucky you are.
Your dad is such an inspirational person just like yourself,needs to be more people like him,I really like your beard :$
This is amazing!
Go Pops ! 😭
Almost made me cry, if it weren't for the background music 😭
Great interview. You can almost feel the love he has for you!! ♥
This is a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome family, The dad is a great example for people on how to handle this situation, Ashton, you're very lucky.
Your dad is honestly the most sweetest guy your both extremely incredible and beautiful! This video brought a tear to my eye love u so much Ashton your adorable! 😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I wish every lgbt+ child would get support and acceptance from their parents
this is adorable your dad is so sweet and supporting.
Thank you and your dad for doing this video. This is how a parent SHOULD be with a transgender son or daughter.
You went to UD? I graduated from there in 2011 but didn't start transitioning until I moved to DC and met more trans people. What years were you there?
Omg what beautiful father-son relationship. Your father is lovely.
Wow. This video is incredibly powerful. Thank you for sharing.
Man i wish my parents could be like this. you have a really awesome dad.
Congratulations to your Dad!!! Great person!
Like father like son !! Beautiful !
This was beautiful. :')
Your dad is awesome sounds a lot like my dad . He been so supportive to me .
You and your dad have turned into father-son relationship not for so long but you seem to understand each other very well.
Wait seriously?! I could not even tell that you were transgendered. Well you look amazing so props to you! (:
You've got a great dad! :)
God bless your dad!! I really wanna come out to my mom and dad!!
every trans kind needs a dad this awesome! It's also proof that religion is never an excuse for being hateful!
Your father is seriously the best. :)
What an amazing open minded clever man,I'm not religious but if there is a god he'll definitely love all people gay,straight,bi ect if they're good people xxx your dad is a credit to Christianity xxx and your a good strong kind man xxxx
Same feelings on the actual passing of a sibling...Just seems hard to wrap my head around when people compare the two.
Your dad is amazing!! :D
Awesome video in a whole bunch of ways.
your dad is great. what an awesome father.
Wow! Your dad is awesome!!
Your Dad is so cool. Does he know he looks like he could be related to the Balwins? Two handsom men. You both seem like really kind people.
+Joy Handy People tell him all the time he looks like Alec Baldwin lol
Too funny. I think you both are great. I'm glad you have the strength to be you. My Mom always said it's better to be yourself than to be like everyone else. I know your life must require a lot of courage, and strength, with all the small minds out there. I am wondering, do you find that society in general reacts differently to you as a male, than when you were a female? How long will you and those who have transitioned, still end up telling others that you were the other sex once, especially if the person has had both surgeries at some point? I would think unless it's a romantic relationship, that it wouldn't be anyones business who you were before. Just curious.
Wow. Wish my dad was like yours
bit late but this is a wonderful video
Wish you could do a video like this with your Mom.
i love your dad
Great dad!
this is amazing to me
your dad is really cool men!
Great Video! Your father reminds me of Alec Baldwin but your father is better looking. And you are a chip off the old block. LOL.
wow, what an awesome dad, you look like him
Omg, he actually really does.
Best dad
What is your Dads and your opinion on the Supreme Court decision on gay marriages.
Becky Goodman That it is long overdue.
**jealous.
my parents weren't supportive at all. you are very lucky.
Kool dad :-)
When parents reject their kids and then speak like their kids are dead it's so selfish!! most of the time the child has been trying to tell the parent what gender they really are for a long time and was never really a strong in their assigned gender role as the parents assumes. so what that parent is really grieving is not the loss of who that child was but more the loss of who they thought the kid was or was going to be, it's all about their own selfish hopes and dreams for that child! While also being completely oblivious to who that child actually is. Your child is not gone they are perfectly healthy right in front of you begging you to see them but you're too busy grieving over an imaginary child that never existed saying that you miss your fantasy of who you thought that person was. It's so infuriating! some people actually do lose their children and it's an unimaginable pain they'd do everything or anything to get them back for just a moment but here you have an opportunity to have a parent-child relationship and you CHOOSE throw it away! Parental love should be unconditional no matter what because that child didn't ask to be born that's on you and you have a responsibility to them even when it's not easy!
He’s also my father and I’m also trans and he’s not supportive. Do not believe this
What was your birth name? I mean your female name?
spiderwitch26 It's rude to ask that because it is a name I do not want people to use, obviously. Some people might use it to be rude if I told anyone.
spiderwitch26 its probably ashley haha
Nice love here, but dad doesn't read the bible.
The Dialogue Body Language My Dad reads the Bible with his heart not his conditioned biases. You should give it a try. You wouldn't believe me if I told you Jesus spoke directly to me or him and hold us that I am fully supported in my gender transition.
can u just marry me
So frickin hot *_*
Dad is clearly hiding his dissapointment at having a freak for a child
gdcsc dcscs LOL this comment makes me assume you are the type of person who wouldn't believe in global warming even if the leading scientists in the field shook you and told you it was true. This is prime trolling. It has some satirical notes. You almost can't tell if it is sarcasm. This is what I like. I will advise you though, for next time, the use of the word "freak" is where I'm going to have to dock points for originality. Your comment is a strong 8.5/10 though. Bravo!
Ashton Colby your free to cut your body up just dont make everyone go along with your delusion
gdcsc dcscs Nah, see, "cut your body up" and "delusion" are overused too. I've had people say that to my face. I had faith in you. I got all excited seeing that you commented back. I thought it was going to be an original and attention grabbing troll. I'm bored. Spice it up! Come on! Entertain me.
Ashton Colby dont feed the trolls
Greg Dave Oh, it's all in good fun. I laugh while I'm typing my replies. I get a kick out of it. ;)
It's strange that this dads claims to be a Christian yet approves of a unnatural rebellion against God. I'm not going to be mean and purposefully hurtful, but changing your body this drastically and forcing the world (not necessarily ashton but the common-crowd) to conform their wicked ideas is shere madness. I know it seems that way but it's not the key to happiness. A material good could never. Only the water that the son of God provides can truly satisfy our thirst. So as God accepted his cross, so i hope we all will. God bless and love you.
+Z0mbicore jesus wants us to be honest, he also wants us to be born again. trans people get born again at least in a physical/symbolical way. some options to think about. keep praying and be humble.
Z0mbicore "unnatural rebellion" : in that case, why was God either so stupid or so viciously cruel to make this young man "rebel"?
Wow I wished I had a Dad or even a family like you, I'm alone and according to them I am dead so I don't know what to do. Loved this video. *fistpumps with dad*
Great dad!