The Story of Caitlyn Jenner, Who Fathered 6 Children and Then Made the Transition to Become Their Second Mother

Many of us have to go through countless obstacles in life before we can find our true self. Those, whose struggles are still ongoing, can get inspiration from the story of Caitlyn Jenner, who was able to accept herself for who she is and no longer be Bruce. Hopefully, her journey will remind you how important it is to not give up on your dreams and persevere until they’re achieved.

Caitlyn has known since childhood how difficult it is to reach the top.

Since childhood, Caitlyn has had a serious taste for sports. She played basketball and football at school. And it was precisely football that allowed her to study on a special scholarship at university. Her coach remarked on the future star’s high level of hard work and said that she was “always ahead of the line when we did warm-up laps and never ran out of steam.”

But not many people know that until Caitlyn’s athletic talent was fully developed, she had to struggle not only on the field but also in life. That’s because Caitlyn is dyslexic. At the time this diagnosis was not yet widely known, and her teachers simply thought she was a “lazy child.”

But Caitlyn was not discouraged. She developed and satisfied her craving for success through sport. And even the injury she once suffered, which prevented her from playing football, didn’t stop her from going further. She started trying out in the decathlon, where within a few years she managed to win an Olympic gold medal and forever immortalize herself in the world of sport.

And while Caitlyn’s athletic stardom isn’t quite as bright today, her Olympic stamina and hard work have helped her achieve success in business — from advertising cereal to running her own company with big clients. However, Jenner’s film career hasn’t worked out as well as her sports one. Nevertheless, Caitlyn is a regular guest on various television programs and series. And that’s not even a complete list of the star’s activities.

Caitlyn tried to fight her nature, attempting to live like a regular man.

Caitlyn Jenner with her first wife, Chrystie Scott

At the dawn of her athletic career, Caitlyn met Chrystie Scott, who would become her wife and give birth to 2 of her children. Scott stayed by Jenner’s side for 9 years and watched her husband go from being a budding athlete to an Olympic legend. After this victory, Chrystie even had to wade through a crowd of fans to congratulate the newly crowned champion. But the marriage ended up falling apart. The couple separated, and it wasn’t a pleasant experience for Caitlyn. But according to Chrystie, Caitlyn had already admitted to her even then that she “always wanted to be a woman.” Scott was shocked but thanked her for the trust and kept the secret for years.

Caitlyn Jenner with her second wife, Linda Thompson

Caitlyn’s next wife was model and singer Linda Thompson. With her, Caitlyn also has 2 wonderful children, and Thompson herself describes the early years as a fairy tale in a candid essay about Jenner. With an ambitious, athletic, upbeat man by her side, what more could one want?

With son Brandon

But later, Caitlyn revealed her secret to her too:

Linda tried to remedy the situation and even took her husband to a doctor, who researched transgender issues. But the doctor made her realize, as early as their first session, that the woman Thompson wanted to get rid of was her lover’s true identity. And the choice before her was simple ⁠— stay with this person after the transition or separate. The couple tried to save the marriage, but it was in vain. Six months later, they got divorced. And a couple of years after that, Kris Kardashian came into Caitlyn’s life.

Marriage to Kristen was the last one before Caitlyn was finally ’born.’

They met on a blind date. They were united by their love of motorbikes and... meat, which Caitlyn ordered from a café. Five months later, they were married without elaborate ceremonies, in the backyard of a friend’s house. It was only a month after Kristen had divorced her previous husband, Robert Kardashian. What’s more, Caitlyn and Robert even got along.

Caitlyn and Kristen had 23 years together ahead of them, the rise of the legendary Keeping Up with the Kardashians and the birth of 2 more children.

But the couple did divorce in 2013. According to Caitlyn, there were different reasons behind this:

Caitlyn’s post-marriage relationship with Kristen was initially fine, but after Jenner published a book about her life, a rift developed between the ex-spouses, as well as with Kris’ family in general. Let’s just say, they didn’t really like some of the details in the book. Even so, after the publishing, she spoke well of Caitlyn and wished her luck in changing her life.

“Bruce always telling a lie. He’s lived a lie his whole life about who he is. And I can’t do that any longer.”

This phrase divided Caitlyn’s life into ’before and after.’ The hormone therapy that started back in the 80s, the secret feminine outfits... All that turned out to be behind her when, in 2015, Caitlyn came out to the world in a candid interview and said those big words. Such screaming statements of new-found freedom were plentiful:

Caitlyn Jenner with grandson

The only thing Caitlyn was worried about was how her family would take the big news. But there was nothing to worry about ⁠— everyone publicly supported Jenner. One of the first to speak out after the interview was her ex-wife Kristen:

Kylie was shocked but didn’t miss the opportunity to confess her love for her father: “Understandingly, this has been very hard for me. You will hear what I have to say when I’m ready to but this isn’t about me. I’m so proud of you, Dad. You are so brave. My beautiful Hero.”

Others close to her also found the warmest words of encouragement and posted photos of themselves and Caitlyn together. Her son from her second marriage, Brandon, shared a photo of himself as a child with the caption “Proud son.”

The public was abuzz, with most expressing support for Jenner, though some criticized the standing ovation. For example, Glamour magazine’s decision to make Caitlyn “woman of the year” was called both a publicity stunt and a misogynistic act. Angry comments poured in from every direction: comedians and late-night show hosts joked about Caitlyn, while the creators of the satirical series South Park often used her image in an unflattering way.

But Jenner was emotionally ready for it, especially since she had plenty of support, including her show, promotional contracts, awards, and warm words from those who cared. Life was back on track. And Vanity Fair magazine put the star on the cover.

To her critics, Caitlyn made it clear, in the acceptance speech for the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, that not only would she deal with the attacks of angry commentators herself but that she would also help other trans people, especially children: “If you want to call me names, make jokes and doubt my intentions, go ahead because the reality is I can take it. But for thousands of kids out there coming to terms with the reality of who they are they shouldn’t have to take it.”

What example of courage gives you strength?