Popular Afghani-American author Khaled Hosseini on July 14, 2022 took to social media to reveal that his daughter Haris has come out as transgender. Along with the news, the author shared a heartwarming note about his daughter's "brave" journey. "As a father, I have never been prouder of her," Hosseini said in support of his daughter's decision.
Posting a picture of his daughter Haris on social media, Hosseini had written, "Yesterday, my twenty-one-year-old daughter Haris came out to the world as transgender. I have known about Haris’ journey since last year and I’ve watched her navigate some very trying personal times. Transitioning is such a complicated undertaking—emotionally, physically, socially, psychologically—but Haris has met each challenge with grace, patience, and wisdom."
