Two parents have made a moving video tribute to their six-year-old transgender son Ryland.

Jeff and Hillary Whittington were expecting a baby girl when they conceived in 2007, but from the moment he could talk, Ryland rejected all things feminine, and began to refer to himself as a boy.

…“Our hope is that by sharing our story, we can begin to make the world a more loving place where people can be their authentic selves.”