'Most Beautiful Prosecutor' Chen Lehan heartbroken: Parents called her 'failed child' after gender transition

Chen Lehan, a transgender influencer and lawyer also known as 'Lawyer Lele,' has spoken out about the deep emotional pain caused by her parents' reaction to her gender transition. In a recent podcast appearance on TYLER's 'Second Breath,' Chen Lehan revealed how her parents' perception of her shifted dramatically.

Before turning 40, Chen Lehan was highly successful and considered the pride of her family. However, after her transgender identity became public, her parents reportedly called her, expressing anger and labeling her a 'failed child.' This stark shift left her feeling like she had instantly transformed from a family honor to a source of shame.

Chen Lehan explained that initially, her parents remained silent about her transition, seemingly unaffected by the changes in her appearance and life. She had believed they were progressive in their thinking. However, she later realized they had been suppressing their emotions, enduring the situation until her transgender identity gained media attention, which triggered an outburst of long-suppressed feelings.

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Before 40, I was very successful, I was the pride of our family, but instantly became a disgrace...

The lawyer recounted how her parents feared her choices would lead to them being alone in their old age and felt they had raised a 'failed child.' She expressed the deep hurt of having her past achievements, which once made her family proud, completely negated by her decision to live authentically.

Chen Lehan believes some parents view their child's transition as a personal failure, questioning if they did something wrong. She stressed that individuals are born unique and should not have their existence devalued for being different. She urged parents to understand that their child's choice to be true to themselves does not diminish their love or value for the family, hoping they can eventually overcome self-blame and traditional constraints.

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We just need to do good things, you don't need to feel so guilty, thinking you gave birth to the wrong child.