Heather Dubrow shuts down skeptics

Heather Dubrow has shut down skeptics dubious of why she announced her 12-year-old child had come out as transgender. Dubrow celebrated International Son's Day Saturday with a sweet and supportive message to her youngest child, whom she announced had come out as transgender and goes by the name Ace. 'We needed to say something': As for the timing of the announcement, she said they decided to go public with it now as it was 'apparent' they needed to address it Sharing his story: Dubrow, 54, marked International Son's Day by sharing that her youngest child, 12, has come out as transgender; seen in October 2022 in NYC New name: 'We love you, our youngest son, Ace ❤️' she wrote, sharing a photo of the boy's name written in the sand on Instagram Saturday Heather then wrote about how she felt it was important to let Ace make his own way in finding out who he is. Job: 'Our job as parents is to give our kids a safe and supportive environment so they can grow up as healthy, happy, confident, independent humans,' she wrote in the message; seen here with Ace, Max, 19, husband Terry, 64, Kat, 16 and Nick, 19 Own story: In her heartfelt message, Heather wrote that 'Since Ace is a 12 year old child, with a long life ahead of him — we will let him tell his own story someday if he chooses to do so' The mom of four shares Ace, along with twins Nick and Max, 19, and Kat, 16, with her husband, Terry, 64. 'Every child should be able to experience the love and support you and your family are modeling as parents of LGBT children❤️❤️❤️' wrote one follower Oldest: Heather also wished her oldest son, Nick, a happy International Son's Day in her Instagram Stories Message: Heather and Terry said a desire to share their family's story, and to help other families going through something similar was a key factor in deciding to return to RHOC for another season Speaking to the outlet in 2022, the Bravo star said, 'We've got four kids, they are different genders, different sexualities, and all at interesting places in their lives, figuring out who they are and where they belong as humans.'