Superstar Jennifer Lopez took to Instagram over the weekend to share a clip from a new short film about her nibling, Brendon. ‘Nibling’ is the gender-neutral term for a niece or nephew, and the film Draw with Me tells of Brendon’s experiences coming to terms with being trans and the use of art as an outlet.
Lopez shared a five-minute clip of Draw with Me, which tells the story of Brendon’s experiences through their own words as well as those of their parents and others. Brendon is the child of Lopez’s sister and brother-in-law, Leslie Lopez and Rob Scholl.
“The film is important and timely in its story and message and can have a huge impact on those of us who watch and experience what Brendon and their family is going through in this time of acceptance and admission,” Lopez explained.
“It was in eighth grade when I finally felt comfortable with saying that I’m trans,” Brendon said in the clip, revealing that the “darkest point” was when they knew they were trans but didn’t feel comfortable enough to share that with others including their parents. When their father found the binder they used to flatten their developing breasts, Brendon finally opened up.
“And at that point, I was just tired of lying to them, so I just told them the truth.”
There were some definite “low points” for the family, including Brendon’s admitted self-medication. The turning point came when they attempted suicide and posted online about “not wanting to wake up in the morning.”
While things are never easy for trans youth, Brendon has the full support and backing of their family.
“You’re talking about your identity as a person,” said Brendon’s mom in the clip. “Sexual preference is who you go to bed with, and your identity is who you go to bed as.”
News
Mikayla Demaiter Once Again Wore Cleavage Dress And Stunned Her Fans
After nearly bursting out of her outfit, Mikayla Demaiter had her followers salivating. The former ice hockey goalie looked stunning in a brown outfit that was low cut in her most recent Instagram image. In a string of photos, she…
World’s Hottest Hockey Goalie Mikayla Demaiter Left Fans At ‘Loss For Words’ After Posting A Viral Bikini Picture
Mikayla Demaiter, arguably the sexiest ice hockey player in the world, shocked viewers by posing in a small green bra. Four years ago, the 23-year-old quit skating to focus on her modeling career after sustaining a knee injury….
Breaking News: Chicago Blackhawks Sending Connor Bedard Overseas
Photo credit: HockeyBeast Breaking News: Chicago Blackhawks Sending Connor Bedard Overseas In a surprising move, the Chicago Blackhawks have decided to send young talent Connor Bedard overseas for the upcoming men’s World Championship pre-tournament game against Austria this Sunday, and…
Blackhawks veteran gets angry at management during interview
Photo credit: Chicago-Sun Times Veteran players on the Chicago Blackhawks haven’t been happy with the team lately, for various reasons of course. One of those, unhappy with the team’s current state, is Seth Jones, who arrived in 2021, expecting to…
Hockey Goalie Turned Model Mikayla Demaiter Goes Viral On Instagram With New ‘Lock Screen’ Material
GETTY IMAGE A life of fame always seemed likely for Mikayla Demaiter. The Canada native grew up playing hockey and continued what looked like a career that would end up on the professional level. Unfortunately, injuries cut a once-promising career…
Ex-Goalie Turned Model Mikayla Demaiter Causes Stir With Red Baywatch Bikini
Former professional hockey goalie turned model, Mikayla Demaiter, sent shockwaves across social media platforms with a series of sultry photographs reminiscent of the iconic Baywatch era. The 23-year-old Canadian beauty took to Twitter-X to share a series of four photos showcasing…
End of content
No more pages to load