'We had twin boys - but at 18 months old one wanted to become a girl': Father of transgender six-year-old on family's battle to accept Joe becoming Lily

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3257682/Father-transgender-six-year-old-family-s-battle-accept-Joe-Lily.html

The Daily Mail/By Phoebe Jackson-edwards For Mailonline

Published: 03:06 EST, 5 October 2015  | Updated: 09:20 EST, 5 October 2015

"A father of six-year-old twin boys – one of whom is now living as a girl – has revealed he first noticed differences between his sons when they were just 18 months old.

Matt Downes, 37, from St Albans, said he and his wife Rosie found that Olly would kick a ball around and buy Thomas The Tank Engine magazines, but Joe, who is now called Lily, opted for pink outfits and books about fairies.

Matt, a CEO, also revealed that although the family has supported Lily's decision, Olly has struggled to come to terms with his brother now being his sister."

What a wonderful story. It's great to see some parents do love their children unconditionally and want what is best for them, not themselves.