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He shared:
“I talk about the transition [in the special]."
“Not her… his… their transition, but my transition as a parent, going from ignorance and denial to complete unconditional love and acceptance.”
Wayans also knows that other families are experiencing the same and could benefit from listening to his special.
“And I think there’s a lot of parents out there that need to have that message, and I know I’m dealing with it."
"It was a very painful situation for me but, man, it’s one of the best funniest hours I probably could ever imagine.”
Most importantly, though, Wayans wants his kids to feel "free."
“I gotta respect their wishes, right?"
"And as a parent I just want my kids to be free—I want them to be free in spirit, free in thought, free to be themselves.”
He continued:
“The more you know yourself, the more you can govern yourself, the more you live your truth, the happier your existence."
"So if they can’t get that in a household with their father and their mother, how the f**k do I send them out into the world with that kind of confidence?"
"And I’m just so proud of them for being them—but that don’t mean that I ain’t got jokes.”
You can watch below.
WARNING: NSFW language
Viewers applauded Wayans for demonstrating love and acceptance and for sharing his message with others.
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Wayans admitted he's still a work in progress and doesn't always get it right, but his efforts are certainly acknowledged.
“They know I love them."
"They see me try and they’re like, I’m happy.”
Thank you for sharing such a powerful message, Marlon. ❤️