00:00 This is Christian. He fell in love with Eden.
00:04 People judge us because my fiance is trans and I'm straight.
00:07 I started getting like random hate messages. Like I want to live a nice peaceful life.
00:11 That's a man, wife, you mean boyfriend.
00:14 Being called a man every four minutes when I check my phone, it just becomes like numbing.
00:18 And all that trash and all that scum, they can all float down to the bottom.
00:21 I definitely had some relationships just kind of fizzle out.
00:24 Today, Christian's dad will be revealing what he thinks about the relationship.
00:29 Did I ever tell you that Eden's trans?
00:31 My name is Christian. I've lost friends because I'm engaged to my trans fiance, Eden.
00:36 So we met two years ago. Christian's a teacher and I saw one of his students
00:40 post a video of him on TikTok.
00:42 Um, I don't want to interrupt y'all's conversation. I'll wait.
00:48 Thought he was cute, slid in the DMs. Within a week, he was in my house.
00:53 And within a day, he got my name tattooed on him.
00:57 I know in the beginning, like a lot of my family was like taken back by our relationship.
01:01 I'm not sure it was like you being trans though. I think it was because like it happened so fast.
01:05 About a month after that, we got engaged.
01:07 And a month after that, he moved in with his son.
01:12 Yeah. A lot of people just thought it was like for clout.
01:14 As soon as Eden slid into my DMs, about two messages later,
01:17 we hop on FaceTime and she immediately tells me she's trans.
01:20 And like being from Texas, I didn't really know what that, what that is or what that's about.
01:23 I was like, it doesn't bother me, whatever.
01:25 Even before you transitioned, I wouldn't say you're like the most masculine boy I've ever seen,
01:29 to be honest with you.
01:30 I transitioned around 18, 19. I've pretty much always known I was different,
01:34 but I didn't have the right words to articulate my feelings until I saw a trans person on TV.
01:40 And that's when I realized like, oh my God, like this is me.
01:43 A lot has changed, but like I can still see myself in this.
01:47 This was probably the last photo you'll see of me as in boy mode.
01:50 The doll came out.
01:52 This is a point where like, if I saw you on Tinder or something,
01:55 like I would definitely be swiping right. You know what I mean? Like, woo!
01:58 Does it feel weird? Like looking at that and knowing that that is your, your fiance?
02:03 You know, this is not like what I would be typically physically attracted to.
02:08 And physical attraction is really important in relationships.
02:10 Like I can tell you have a kind soul.
02:12 I went into this relationship super open-minded.
02:15 I like her, she's cute.
02:16 And then like I started getting like random hate messages.
02:18 And like I had never experienced something like that.
02:20 Like I lived my entire life as a white cis male.
02:23 I didn't really get a lot of like random hate.
02:25 I was just a TikTok teacher.
02:26 Cringe! I know you did not just call my video cringe
02:29 because I've seen the way your mom comments on my video.
02:31 Why do people think they can wear crop tops as a teacher?
02:34 I agree. Like, look at this.
02:36 I started advocating for LGBT students a lot more.
02:41 I do not want your children to be gay.
02:43 I do not want your children to be straight.
02:47 I want your children to be happy.
02:50 People ask very inappropriate questions.
02:52 Like super out of pocket.
02:53 Like you would never ask these questions in real life.
02:56 I can't blame them for being curious.
02:58 But I'm not gonna ask a random person about their genitalia.
03:01 The biggest misconception people have is that he's gay and I'm a man.
03:06 Yes, I know it's okay to be gay.
03:08 Of course it is.
03:09 But like you calling me gay insinuates that Eden is a man.
03:12 Which is not okay.
03:14 If he wants to be with a man, he will go be with a man.
03:17 I am getting ready for my photo shoot.
03:21 It's a super special photo shoot because it's my first photo shoot with Christian.
03:25 We are in my closet.
03:29 All my shoes, my purses.
03:32 This bag, it was custom bedazzled.
03:34 And I actually just got this bag.
03:37 It's a vintage Louis Vuitton bag that I had cleaned.
03:42 I had all the leather replaced and made brand new.
03:45 So that's where all the money's going.
03:46 Bags.
03:48 Most of my teaching clothes and stuff like that comes from the thrift shop.
03:51 I don't really buy into it too much.
03:53 I do wear more pink now.
03:55 I've had my influence.
03:56 Coming from Texas, a lot of people are not exposed to LGBT trans type people.
04:02 I never had anybody like be extremely hateful.
04:05 But I definitely had some relationships just kind of fizzle out.
04:09 It made me feel like perhaps they didn't love or care for me as much as I thought.
04:13 What does that say about your friendship with them?
04:16 Yeah, it's actually a pretty good test.
04:17 Like tell your friends you're gay or something and see if they still love you.
04:20 Like that means they're good friends.
04:21 You know what would be a really good idea?
04:22 If we call your dad and ask him what he thinks about this.
04:25 We've never really had this conversation with him.
04:27 So yeah, we really don't know.
04:29 Dad?
04:30 Hello.
04:31 Hey, how are you?
04:32 I'm good. How are you?
04:33 Doing well.
04:34 You look very handsome.
04:36 Well, thank you.
04:36 What did you think when I told you about Eden?
04:40 I was excited for you.
04:41 Did you have any reservations about our relationship?
04:43 No. Reservations about you moving out to Los Angeles?
04:46 A little bit.
04:46 Yeah.
04:47 I mean, it's a long way from Texas.
04:50 Yeah, that's for sure.
04:51 You're kind of a conservative guy.
04:52 So when I told you that I was moving out to LA,
04:54 you're like, "Oh my God, it's the land of the liberals."
04:56 Right?
04:57 I was worried that maybe it was chasing fame.
05:00 They would say, you know, fame doesn't last.
05:03 Did I ever tell you that Eden's trans?
05:04 No.
05:06 No.
05:06 So I never told my dad that Eden was trans.
05:10 We sort of just assumed that you saw the video.
05:13 I actually found out that Eden is trans from my sister,
05:17 who called me and asked me what my thoughts were about it.
05:21 And I said, "I hope you guys are happy."
05:22 And being trans, that doesn't matter to me.
05:25 Right?
05:26 That you guys love each other, that's what matters.
05:27 You're a good dad.
05:29 And this is why we love you.
05:32 Would the online judgment ever stop you from posting?
05:34 No.
05:36 Absolutely not.
05:38 No.
05:38 It is fuel.
05:40 Bro is 100%.
05:42 Like, it's just constant.
05:44 Yeah.
05:45 We try not to focus on the hate comments.
05:46 Lately, I've just been liking them.
05:49 I think it makes them more mad.
05:50 That's a man.
05:51 Wife, you mean boyfriend.
05:53 Being called a man every four minutes when I check my phone, it just becomes like numbing.
05:57 We got one the other day where they called us liberal psyops.
06:00 They're like, "They've got to be paid by the government to push this agenda."
06:03 I was like, "That's deep, dude."
06:04 These kind of videos remind me I am living in the most corrupted society ever in history.
06:10 This is the end of the world.
06:12 It goes on forever.
06:14 Ready?
06:15 Yeah.
06:15 There's 80,000 comments.
06:17 Who gets 80,000 comments?
06:19 It gets in here for eight hours and it will still keep going.
06:22 And it's just all bad.
06:24 Guys, thank you for coming.
06:33 So I was thinking of putting Christian in a black on black look with a black harness
06:39 and some chromes and then Eden the doll.
06:41 We're going to put her in a bralette.
06:44 And these are heavy.
06:45 Good quality.
06:46 The majority of our recent hate comments are about how we raise Ashton.
06:52 Let me see your nails, buddy.
06:53 Oh, they look good.
06:55 Listen to this comment.
06:57 Indoctrinated at a young age to be gay because of his queer parents.
07:01 What's new?
07:01 Because the kid wore pink.
07:05 My son Ashton is five years old and he's a super bubbly little guy.
07:09 Buddy!
07:09 Life as a stepmom has completely changed my life.
07:18 I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I would live with a child.
07:24 It's my baby.
07:25 Let alone help raise a child.
07:28 And I think that's something that not a lot of trans people get to say.
07:31 Because we don't go by like, I guess, typical gender norms.
07:34 If he wants to wear pink, we don't care.
07:35 Like if he wants to play with a Barbie, we don't care.
07:37 Like he also skateboards, plays video games.
07:39 Can I have this?
07:40 No, bud.
07:41 Of course you can't.
07:42 Ashton, no.
07:43 You need a pink Barbie cart.
07:45 When people see a kid in pink, they're like, oh my god,
07:47 you're pushing on the illiberal agenda.
07:49 You're making him queer.
07:50 In that dress over there.
07:51 And your pronouns are they/them.
07:52 That's when we get really defensive.
07:55 It's one thing to talk about a full grown adult,
07:57 but when you're talking about a child,
07:59 if you're bullying a child, that is disgusting.
08:02 And that's something we don't stand for.
08:04 Now, buddy, what do you really want to get?
08:06 A Barbie hat.
08:07 Those comments calling me a bad father,
08:11 the ones that hurt me the most.
08:13 You did so good, bub.
08:15 I get the biggest sense of fulfillment
08:18 when I have someone reach out to me and tell me
08:20 that I changed or inspired them,
08:22 or I'm the reason they transitioned,
08:24 or that I saved their lives.
08:26 They look at me for hope.
08:28 And for every hate comment that I get,
08:31 there's 10 positive ones.
08:32 Vijay, you're amazing.
08:34 Oh my god.
08:35 Couldn't do it without you.
08:37 We're very yin and yang.
08:39 And on my worst qualities, he really helps manage.
08:44 And he really helps bring out the best in me.
08:46 I'm also really thankful that Eden came into our life,
08:49 and she can be that womanly figure in both my life
08:52 and in Ashton's life.
08:53 I hope me showing this part of my life
08:55 helps other trans people know that it does get better.
08:58 And there's ultimately a light at the end of the tunnel.
09:01 And we also deserve the fantasy ending that we all want.
09:05 We're not trying to change anyone's opinion about us.
09:07 We're really just trying to show you our authentic selves.
09:11 If that isn't enough, then there's nothing else we can do
09:14 but be ourselves.
09:15 Then thanks for watching.
09:16 Yeah, thanks for watching.
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