‘Walking Dead’ Star Khary Payton Shares Journey of His Trans Child ‘Karter’

*Actor Khary Payton has introduced fans to his 11-year-old trans son Karter, who was born a female but identifies as a boy. 

“The Walking Dead” star shared a photo to Instagram of the child, along with the caption: “This my kid. One of the most happy, well-adjusted individuals I’ve ever known. My son, Karter. Karter with a K because it reminded him of my name. He chose it,” Payton wrote.

“You see, he was born female but has always identified as a boy. He thought it would be cool if I announced it on social media,” Payton added. 

“Man, there is nothing more beautiful than watching your child feel the joy of exploring what it means to be true to themselves,” Payton continued. “This is his journey, and I am here for it. I hope you all have the opportunity to feel the unquenchable love that I am feeling right now.”

Meet Karter via the IG posts below.

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I am overjoyed to introduce you to my son, Karter. When he was born we thought he was a girl. We were mistaken. He is a boy. A smart, funny, brave, loving, magnificent boy. Karter is so confident in who he is and was thrilled for me to let everyone know that he’s finally living as his true self. As a boy. As my son. As Karter. I am so incredibly proud of him and feel blessed every single day to be his mama.

A post shared by Stacy Reed Payton (@stacyreedpayton) on Jun 12, 2020 at 8:26am PDT

Payton’s wife Stacy also shared a post on her Instagram feed, praising Karter for being “a smart, funny, brave, loving, magnificent boy.”

“I am overjoyed to introduce you to my son, Karter,” Stacy captioned an image of the kid. “When he was born we thought he was a girl. We were mistaken. He is a boy.”

“Karter is so confident in who he is and was thrilled for me to let everyone know that he’s finally living as his true self. As a boy. As my son. As Karter,” she continued. “I am so incredibly proud of him and feel blessed every single day to be his mama.”

This my kid. One of the most happy, well-adjusted individuals I’ve ever known. My son, Karter. Karter with a K because it reminded him of my name. He chose it. You see, he was born female but has always identified as a boy. pic.twitter.com/PLJDcRTQGY

— Khary Payton (@kharypayton) June 15, 2020

Payton said when he warned Karter that “there would be so many supporters but also a lot of jerks who would be harsh” — his son responded, ” ‘Yeah, I know about trolls, daddy. I can handle trolls.’ “

Stacy and Payton also share a daughter named Maya.

 

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In honor of National Siblings Day, here are my two favorite siblings. One of the greatest joys in my life is witnessing the incredible bond that they have. A bond that grows stronger by the day. The love that they have for each other is magical, and I’m tremendously grateful to experience it every, single day. ?#StillTheLuckiest

A post shared by Stacy Reed Payton (@stacyreedpayton) on Apr 10, 2020 at 7:20pm PDT

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