College Transforms Son into Authentic Self

A mother shares her experience of visiting her son in college and realizing that he had been lowering his voice to fit in with the conservative South. As an openly gay individual, college provided him with the freedom to express his true self. The mother reflects on her initial concerns about her son attending college out of state and the changes she observed in him. She acknowledges the importance of creating a safe environment for individuals to be their authentic selves and expresses regret for not recognizing her son's true voice until he left home.