The child of Chester Bennington shares, she is transgender

Draven Bennington lives his truth.

The daughter of Link singer Chester Bennington– who died in 2017 by suicide – announced in a Valentine’s Day post, she is transgender, noting that the decision came after trying to be someone she “was not inside “.

“In August of last year, I decided to take the path of happiness and to be my real self,” continued Draven in the position of February 14. “I went out as a transgender and I started replacement hormone therapy, and it was the best decision I have ever made.”

She expressed her gratitude for her friends and family of support, giving a special cry to her mother Samantha BenningtonAdding: “I’m so blessed to be your child!” I love you madly! “

The 22 -year -old noted that she had chosen Valentine’s Day to make her announcement – that she simply subtitled with pink hearts alongside the transgender flag of pride – because the party “is a Day to celebrate love and what love really means ”.

In a follow -up article shared a few days later, Draven described the outpouring of the love she received after her announcement.