I cried when he said trans rights without even saying trans rights

Isn't it ironic how mothers will say "I don't care what the gender of the baby is as long as it's healthy" when they're pregnant, and then kick their daughter Rebecca out of the house for being born a Robert?

Parents, remember the first time you held your newborn child, the first time you soothed it's tears, the first time you changed it's diaper, the first time you said "I love you". They are still that frail little baby that needs your total acceptance and protection no matter the age. See the soul, not the package that carries that soul.

"The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth" - African proverb

So my parents last week accidentally found out I was trans and bi. My mum literally ran out of the room and vomited in the sink. My dad started yelling at me and telling me that I was just a sporty girl/tomboy and how awful I was for being trans. That night I almost killed my self but I didn’t because my best friend sent me this song after I told her what happened. Thank you for this amazing song as it saved my life. ❤️

I am Lyam. I am 13. I've been dealing with gender identity disorder since I was seven. No one believed me when I said I was a boy. "You will always be a girl" "It's just a phase" "I had this feeling too" No you didn't. You don't understand what it's like, every damn day. I can't do this anymore

Hi, I’m Lance, and I know this comment likely won’t be seen among the thousands of others, but I think the most appropriate place to tell my little story is here. I found this song years ago-I don’t think the exact year it was released, but it was a while ago, I think around 3 or 4 years. I stumbled upon it on Spotify and listened to it on repeat for a while. Every time I listened to it, it made me cry. It *still* makes me cry, even just looking at the song cover, because no song has ever hit me so hard before. My grandma and my mom call our Christian family “a village”. I’m not sure why they do, but they do, and it’s become a nickname for our entire family. I think it’s endearing, but it just makes this song that much more impactful. I’ll never be able to genuinely be my true self among “my village” that I love so much, because they’ll alienate and hate me for it. So, I have to live a life of falseness and discomfort, simply because I can’t bear the thought of losing them and being alone. Aside from their obvious flaws, they really are amazing people-especially my mom-and it breaks my heart *so fucking much* that I’ll never receive the acceptance and encouragement that I wish I’d had from her and the rest of my family since 6th grade. I hate my body, and my personality, and my voice, and it’s all because I have to pretend to be someone I’m not for the rest of my life just for them. It’s so unfair. So fucking unfair. And it’s all because of a belief in a “rule” that may not even be true, and of a god that may not even exist. I’m agnostic myself. Though I’d rather believe in facts and science, I grew up Christian and just can’t seem to shake my old beliefs. I’ll admit, the bible has some truth to it-but I’ve never understood why a “loving god” would damn people to eternal suffering just for *loving.* I’m not sure what else to say, but I appreciate it if you’ve read this far. I hope you all get to live your true lives and have a supportive “village”. Much love to the *good* Christians on this earth and LGBT+ community alike.

14 year old Christian from India here. I saw this video, and man... So many 'christians' may say and do the meanest things believing that's for their purpose in 'god'. But honestly, Christ taught us to love, LOVE. He showed it both in His words and His actions. His very command is love, unconditionally love. So to everybody out there, love y'all❤ ‭John 15:17 NIV‬ This is my command: Love each other.

List of quotes to get tattooed: "Sometimes beaten, never broken." "The weapon we have is love." "One page of the Bible isn't worth a life."

My boyfriend of 3 years came out to me expecting me to break up with him and hate him but I hugged him and cried with him and bought him a binder for his birthday and he was so happy

"one page of the Bible isn't worth a life" is my favorite line in any song ever. I still haven't found a line that hits as hard or is more impactful

“A Bible page is not worth a life” my god did I need that

"Dedicated to all the colorful birds" That's where I lost it.

A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it's warmth (African Proverb)

To all the colorful birds, I'm glad you are still here. I'm glad we are still here. Keep fighting. Someone loves you

i've tried it all. put on every last bit of makeup, paint my nails, surround me with pink, wear dresses, i'm trying so fucking hard, but no amount of lipstick or designer bags will make me as happy as a piece of tape and a hoodie does. i'm a male. my name is tyler. i'm a boy. and i'll take that to my grave.

If hell and heaven are real... I'd rather go to hell for being myself, than go to heaven for pretending to be someone else. To all the colorful birds! 💞💖

To all the other colourful birds with unsupportive parents: I'm your parent now. You can call me whichever gender-neutral term for parent you want, or you can call me dad if you're more comfortable with that! You are valid, you are wanted, you are loved, and I will hug you and love you and treat you like the most precious human on earth because you are. Edit: Breakfast: Monday- pancakes Tuesday- bacon and eggs Wednesday- French toast Thursday- waffles Friday- hash browns and toast Saturday- cereal Sunday- brunch Lunch: Monday- grilled cheese or any other sandwich I guess Tuesday- burgers (of whichever type you can eat) Wednesday- hot dogs (or tofu dogs) Thursday- Mac and cheese Friday- KFC or Carl’s Jr Saturday- seafood Sunday- brunch Supper: Monday- ice cream (or if you can’t have ice cream, I can find a substitute that’s just as tasty) Tuesday- we have tacos and burritos because taco Tuesday Wednesday- any fast food of your choice Thursday- we’ll have a salad bar (stuff for fruit salad and taco salad included) Friday- Olive Garden Saturday- you can either make whatever you want or ask me to make whatever you want (my skills are limited to breakfast foods and grilled cheese) Sunday- either Chinese food, pizza, or soup. **if you don’t like any of these options for can’t eat anything, we can figure something out :) I myself just basically eat instant ramen** Sincerely, Ash, your masc non-binary virtual parent UPDATE: all these comments say Charlie because at the time that's the name I went by. Just to save any confusion

This song rocks me to my core. I'm a cis hetero male who can't truly imagine the pain and challenges of wanting to live your true self, but never feeling comfortable in your own skin, and then also having so many around you telling you you are wrong for who you want to be. EVERY single trans person out there--you are valid. You are LOVED. I will never judge you or not love you, and I'm so sorry for any of you who do not have the love and support around you that you deserve. I hope you will love yourself as much as I love you and believe in you, and you will find the strength you need to be able to live your true authentic self.

Can we just mention the amount of courage for the writer too speak up against what is wrong even when many people will "cancel" him. MAD RESPECT

this comment section is more supportive than most of our families...

My Dad was a big brute of a man, a bit gruff and old school, I remember very clearly walking out of mass that was all about the sins of being Gay, he turned around to my brother literally grabbed him and hugged him so hard and told him that no matter what the world or bigots said that he would always love him and that he knew his children and no child of his would ever have to tell him what was in their heart, my Dad walked my brother down the isle, with joy just shining from him, when he got married to his husband. We are so lucky in the Man that raised us, this song makes me thankful and breaks my heart.

My child came out to me when she was 14. I can't imagine how scary that had to be. I admire her strength and courage. I am so proud of her. I AM A PROUD ALLY! There's nothing that will stop me from loving her. I will forever support her and you! #free_to_be

I was 15 and pregnant when this song came out, I am also a trans man. Now 5 years later I’m proud of who I am and I’m even more proud of my little girl who is the reason I’m still alive and fighting. Thank you for this, it got me through so much and was the reason I managed to get the courage to get up and leave because I know I deserve more than how my parents and family treated me because of who I am

OMG when he came down the stairs WITH SHORT HAIR we stan a *KING*

how many people cried? how many people rewatched at least once? hello, we are one in the same

i remember I was 11 years old the first time i heard this song. I didn't understand why I felt so different to my sister. We were on our way back from a shopping trip where I had cried because of the skirts my mum had wanted me to try on. This song was on my youtube, when I listened to it i cried even more. This song was able to show me why I had felt so different and who I was. If it weren't for this song, I don't know where I'd be. Thank you so much for what you have done for me, I owe you my life.

"One page in the bible isn't worth a life" Oh God, I love this song. It's not you, I promise. It's the village and you are loved! I don't even know you and I know this.

"Dedicated to all the colorful birds" That hit way harder than it should have.

” One page of the Bible isn’t worth a life” *”One page of the Bible isn’t worth a life”* *”ONE PAGE OF THE BIBLE ISNT WORTH A LIFE”* THATS SO POWERFUL PEOPLE LISTEN TO THESE WORDS PLEASE

I was absolutely bawling watching this, my parents found my binder and took it. I just really wish they could actually see me and see how much it hurts to live inside a body that isn’t the one I belong in.

This brought me to tears! As a parent, all i want is my children to live a happy life. Just because they don't fit into what you expected them to be as they grow, doesn't mean they aren't that same beautiful child you love. Love them no matter what! Support them no matter what! Let them be themselves and always have their back!!! ❤❤

“One page of the Bible isn’t worth a life” That gets me

I just... I can't stop crying. And I can't stop my dysphoria. And I can't stop my dissociating. And I can't stop having panic attacks looking in the mirror. But even so, Im still me. Im still a boy. I'm not broken.

"One page in the bible isn't worth a life" that hits harder than it should

My daughter coming out to me was one of the most precious moments of my life because she helped me know who I am.

PSA: IF YOUR PARENT DOES NOT SUPPORT YOU AND REFUSES TO ALLOW YOU TO BE YOURSELF THEY ARE NOT A PARENT. THEY MERELY JUST CREATED YOU. PERIODT. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.

im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. im not a girl. all my life I’ve felt this disconnect from my body. i’ve had insecurities, disordered eating habits and so much hurt inside. and now, in this anonymous account in the comment section of a video that i know no family or friends listen to, am scared but have to say that i am not a girl, i am a boy. i am a boy. i am a boy. I’m a boy. I’m a boy and I’m a boy and I’m a boy. Because I can’t keep denying what I’ve felt. How for years I’ve questioned and hated attributes that made me look like a girl. i can’t deny the fact that every single time i look like a boy i feel so damn happy. _I am a boy_

Rip Brianna Ghey. Rip to all the other siblings who are no longer with us. I wish i could have met you all. And given you the love that you deserved.

The line "one page from the bible isn't worth a life" hits hard, why should someone have to give up who they are for something they don't believe in?

TRUE STORY!!!!!!!!!: A little boy walked up to me and asked me my name and I told him my name was lexe and he asked me for my gender now let me remind you the boy looked around 6 or 7 and he asked me if I was a girl or a boy. I told him I was a boy and he said that I looked like I was a girl and i told him that i was but not in the way he thought. I showed him this video and he asked me if that was what i was like and i told him yes. I showed him a picture of my old self and he said that even as a boy or a girl I looked perfect. That little boy made my day. I'M A TRANS BOY AND I'M PROUD🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

I didn’t choose to be a colorful bird.

this probably won't get seen but this song hit me harder than i can express as an ftm pursuing singing. for so long i thought i could never transition because it would mean 'losing my voice', but you really showed that...maybe one day my voice can sound like this. maybe being trans doesn't mean i have to give up music. thank you

I doubt this comment will be seen, but I really needed this song today. My parents know I'm part of the LGBTQ+ community but not what I actually am. I'm planning on coming out soon this year as biromantic, asexual, and nonbinary when I think it's safe. For any other closeted kids out there, I hope you know you're valid and appreciated.

I'm Wren. I'm nonbinary. I'm not a girl. I'm not a boy. I'm not confused. I'm me.

Dont forget to drink water... us colorful birds have to stay extra hydrated

To anyone who needs this right now: They are loved, they are seen, they are known. You are loved, you are seen, you are known. There are so many of us who will love you, accept you, embrace you, and continue to fight for you ❤

I cry like a baby when I hear “there’s nothing wrong with you” I have never had someone in my life to tell me that the problem is not me

"one page of the Bible isn't worth a life" What a beautiful Lyric, I'm not trans or homosexual but i live in Egypt and i absolutely hate how they treat people just because of their sexuality, they prison them and absolutely ruin thier lives just because a book claiming there's a god said so, it makes me hate religion so much because whenever i think of god or religion in general i just think of hate, don't ruin someone just because your god said so

The most significant thing that changes through your transition is your face. Because you learn to smile again. Edit: To everyone who read this comment, I am certain that this sentence can and will come true for you. Stay strong, I know you are.

The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. - African Proverb.

There is something wrong in the village. Nex Benedict, one of our own was murdered earlier this month and police are just now investigating it. Rest in power, Nex Benedict 😞✊ #justicefornex

I am not transgender, but it makes me disappointed in my family that they went out of their way to deadname my friend. She was so angry at them but there was nothing she could do... After she left my house I screamed at my parents asking them what the hell was wrong with them. They found out that I'm a nonbinary lesbian and kicked me out. Now my friend and I live in her house with her very supportive parents and couldn't ask for it to get better than this. I wish more people like her parents excisted. I'm so glad I got up the nerve to ask her out. I love her, she loves me and we are perfect.

To all the colorful birds: One page of the Bible isn’t worth a life.

My boyfriend told me about this song a few weeks ago, we're both transmasc and from really religious and homophobic backgrounds. The song itself made me cry from its realism and how much I saw us in the lyrics, and today he told me to watch the music video. That video was so beautiful and I am so proud of the main character for being who they are, they look incredibly handsome and even though the story in the video is a reenactment it so truly and openly embodies so many of us out there. To all the colourful birds, keep singing. Keep flying. Keep fighting. There's nothing wrong with you, it's true. We can make our own village together.

This truly needs to be translated & sung across the planet - something is very wrong with the global village. Be who you are, love whom you wish.

ANY TRANS INDIVIDUAL READING THIS: As a 20 year old trans man who has been one year on T and has most documents legally changed, I see your struggle. I see you and you are valid. You will find happiness and your own chosen family (if bio family is not accepting).

I'm straight. I'm a woman. I'm older, mom age and even grandma age to a lot of you. I hurt for you. I'm so sorry if your family turned their back and hardened their heart. I hope you find acceptance to be who you are and who you want to be. I love you.

That hit me right in the feels. Why have children if you can’t accept who they grow up to be? Unconditional love is not supposed to have limitations.

I only just realized this is a reference to the phrase ‘it take a village to raise a child’

As a proud adoptive parent of a beautiful baby girl, this made me really cry. How can people think this way?! That’s your blood! Your child... your baby... your flesh and bones. LOVE YOUR DAMN CHILDREN NO MATTER WHAT GENDER THEY ARE!! Even if they have none. If you can’t love them past what’s on the outside, the you don’t deserve to be a parent. I spit on you.

My partner recently came out to me as trans and I sent him this song and I swear we both cried. He's still pretty scared, but I will show him how much I love him and that he does not have to be ashamed. All of the lyrics fit to his situation "There's nothing wrong with you, it's true"

“In nature, a flock will attack any bird that is more colourful then the others because being different is seen as a threat” Gonna be a tattoo of mine.

I had a group of classmates who were making anti-lgbt and transphobic jokes and saying things like "we are normal". So I snapped one time at one of them and said that he needed to shut his face...after that some of my queer classmates had to leave class and I joined them because I was shaking. One of them (a girl who was questioning if she was trans or not) hugged me but didn't let go right away and she said "thank you for saying that." Which made a lot of impact on me and was very powerful. When we all calmed down we went back in class and she send me this...it hit pretty hard. Sidenote my teacher very well understood what was happening, she supported us and made sure we had a classroom discussion with our mentor about this.

hiii everyone i just wanted to say that i am sitting in bed reading these comments as i do every so often and i am brought to tears . i love you all so much i can’t find the words to express how much.. your stories and truths and the LOVE and SUPPORT in this comment section i’ve never seen anything like it . it melts my heart to see and to read and to know that behind every word and every note there is a beautiful person with a beautiful heart . i hope you know how special you are . i hope you know i love you .

people: what a beautiful message/this is wrong etc me: oH nO hE's HOt

My daughter sent me this, to help me understand. I hope I can be a better support to them, now that I have felt this. I love them, no matter what. If this is how they identify, it’s alright by me. They are amazing in my eyes & forever in my heart.❤

I’m not a very emotional person, but I actually cried listening to this song, and I continue to every time I hear it. As someone who has gone through this, I feel it. It hits harder than I’ve ever expected

I'm a trans man married to another trans man. We're two colorful birds who help each other fly. ❤ Edit: Thank you all for the lovely comments. You all are so loved. Go find your happy, you deserve it. ❤

“I know what you are.” “You’ll always be a girl.” “You are my daughter.” “This is just a phase.” “You are still too young.” “You just want attention.” “You don’t know what you want.” “You don’t understand what it means.” “You’re just trying to fit in.” “That school made you think this.” No. You’re wrong. No matter what you say, I will never be your little girl. Your words are emotionless and careless. I am my own person. I am your son, not your daughter. I’m a boy, I’ve always been a boy. I don’t care what you say, your words can’t control me forever. My name is Jaxson, not the name you gave me. My name will always be Jaxson, and I will always be a boy.

Find your own village full of colourful birds. They are waiting for you and have so much love to give you.

Not all birds can fly Not all humans can walk And not all towns have resedants -a smart man

In the bible the line " man shall not lay with man" was lost in translation the original was "man shall not lay with child"

I myself am a Christian, who is both trans and bisexual. The Bible was not written in english, so they translated it. Everything was fine until 1946, when they ADDED the word homosexuality. It wasn't in there, IT. WAS. ADDED. And the Bible also doesn't say much about trans people (that I know of) The God that I know, is loving, accepting, and makes you just the way you are. Don't be ashamed, shine your true lights, God is alright with you. :] I hope this helped someone.

I just heard this song for the first time today I am in tears. Stumbled upon a video from a channel called queer chameleon that used this music and found the original. I still am slowly getting more emotional and I am in tears soo much. Not the kinda music I listen to, but I love the song for other reasons. Great song and cuts deep

To everyone that this applies to: I’m so sorry that you’ve been made to feel that you aren’t enough just being yourself, and that you need to change who you are to fit into society’s outdated and harmful ways. You are deserving of love and respect, and you will get through this.

Trans men are *real men* and trans women are *real women.*

Dear mum, You’re never going to see this. My pronouns are they/them, not she/her. I’m not your precious little girl I’m non binary and proud This is me You can’t change anything

Rest in power nex

to all the colorful birds: There is *NOTHING* wrong with you. You DESERVE to have your name and pronouns respected. You are valid, you are loved, you are important, you are amazing, I support you one hundred percent. Love, Alex

WHEN HE CUT HIS HAIR I WAS LIKE HELL YES SLAY KING

To all the colorful birds out there, remember that there are thousands of people who love and support you!

This isn’t just a song. This is art in every way

For everyone who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and more. "One page of bible isn't worth a life"

To anyone who is transgender You are valid and don't let anyone tell you otherwise, have a nice day :-)

actually my mom is excited when any of the lgbtq+ community comes to our church because it means we did a good job--at loving people. Most 'christians' these days don't understand that being a christian--the most important responsibility we have--is to love everybody. No matter their pronouns, abilities, age, looks, if they/we are neurodivergent or not, it doesn't matter. Jesus loved and still loves everybody. That is what it means to be christian. That is what it means to be in this world. Stick up for others regardless of anything else. It doesn't matter your beliefs, I want you here and you matter to me. I will be here from the day I was born till the day I die and I swear to everything I hold dear I will make sure everybody I come across knows it that EVERYBODY and I mean everybody deserves to be loved and is loved. If by nobody else--then by me.

It's been a seriously long time since a song squeezed my heart the way this one did. Just wow. I'm a 50+ straight female and white to boot. I can blend in with the flock unnoticed. Standing out, being beautiful and different doesn't have to be about gender or preference. The flock can and will attack for any number of reasons and they are all rooted in ignorance. Beauty is NOT in the eye of the beholder. It is inside every single human being. The packaging doesn't make someone wonderful. It's easy for someone like me to sit back and say "be yourself." I'm not dealing with prejudice. I would love to live long enough to see society shed labels. Can't we just all be human beings? Why do we have to tag gender, race, religion, etc., onto each other and sub categorize everyone? There are so many other things we could be spending our time on. Time is every human's most valuable asset. As cliche as it may sound, using our time helping someone up is far more productive.

not the cis straight girls uses this song on tik tok for cutting their hair to their shoulders -

My pronouns are they/them. Period. No she/her or he/him. I’m nonbinary and I’m proud! I’m proud of me....I’M PROUD OF ME!

Man, this made me cry. Well ir was the smile of the young lady in the school hallway. Sometimes a person just needs one person to smile. Acceptance is the order of the day!!!

Rewatching this to remind myself (and you) that no matter what happens, no matter what laws are passed or what challenges we have to face, You and I will always be valid and we will always exist

"Come here princess" "Its just a phase" "Don't cut your hair it's cute" "come on kiley " To my mother , I'm alex , not kiley Im not your daughter I cant help it, its who i am Im sorry your not happy about it This is who i am

"One page of the bible isn't worth a life" this line just speaks to me I'm a lesbian and my mom forced me out of the closet then got mad and doesn't support me neither does my dad only my siblings support me and some friends and they don't support me because it's "against the bible" so when I found this song that line really spoke to me. And I dought anyone will care but thats my story ig

Brilliant song, strong message. Fly free and proud you colourful birds

So beautiful! May all our hearts be open enough to love every light.

*My name is Tommy,* I don't think i am a boy I AM a boy. You can't change me, this is who i am. Thank you to those who respected me. And for those who have horrible parents, I'll gladly be your internet dad :). Edit: hey y’all! I’m glad y’all are happy. I now go by Robin and I’m gender-fluid. I hope everyone who sees this has a good day!

Hi. I’m Logan, a 12 year old transgender boy. I have recently come out, but I’m still called she/her and my deadname right in front of me. I have thought of suicide and I self harm but this song gives me hope. Hope I can transition, hope I can be accepted and hope that I will be happy, thank you for making this video because it saved my life :)

To my son. I will love you forever my darling boy and I'm so proud that you are your true self

To all the colorful birds out there, you are all valid, you are loved and I am SO proud of each and every one of you! If your mom doesn’t get it, I’ll be your mom. If your sister doesn’t get it, let me be your sister. I stand with each and every one of you and will love you more than you could ever imagine ❤️ You are worthy and you BELONG. ❤️ Stay colorful 🌈🕊️

I’m a 35 year old trans woman. I’m posting this on Trans Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2020. To everyone out there who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary or gender non conforming, I see you. You’re valid. This isn’t a phase. You’re not sick. You’re not crazy. You’re valid and I love you. Stay strong wherever you are ❤️.