Kailyn Lowry Gets Candid About Parenting, Privacy, And Pride As Son Comes Out

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In a powerful and emotional new episode of "Barely Famous," is pulling back the curtain on a deeply personal chapter, this time alongside her 14-year-old son, Elliott, as he bravely shares his journey of self-discovery and coming out on his own terms.
The two-part special marks the first time Elliott, formerly known publicly as Isaac, speaks openly about his identity.
With Kailyn Lowry's longtime friend Kristen hosting the conversation, the mother-son duo sat down for a raw, unfiltered dialogue that dives deep into parenting, privacy, and pride.
As someone who has lived much of her life in the public eye, Kailyn knows better than most the challenges of navigating parenthood when everyone thinks they're entitled to your story.
'It's really hard to balance as a public figure and also as his mother,' she told The Blast in an exclusive interview after the latest episode dropped. 'I know both sides of what social media has to offer, but also what that means when everyone thinks we owe them everything.'
Still, Kailyn and Elliott are setting their own boundaries and writing their own narrative.
'Elliott comes to me about things he may want to share on social media, and we talk through it together,' she explained. 'I hope he learns from my own mistakes online and what he has unfortunately seen all of us adults do throughout the years.'
When asked what message she hopes this episode sends to other parents of LGBTQ+ children, Kailyn is crystal clear.
'Love your children unconditionally,' she told The Blast. 'Create a safe space for them to come to you about anything. Their safety and happiness should come before any of your own personal beliefs when it comes to love and sexuality. We chose to have them, we brought them into this insane world. They owe us nothing.'
Elliott's choice to speak out in his own voice was something Kailyn supported fully, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection for all parents looking to create a safe space.
'Parents need to recognize their own implicit biases and internalized hate,' she said. 'There is no way to create a safe space for someone else when the parent is not open-minded themselves.'
She continued, 'We, as parents, don't have control over who our kids love or the decisions they make going into adulthood. Be aware of the conversations you're having in front of your kids, about sexuality, about homophobia, even your own microaggressions. I'm speaking from experience: dig deep and do the work.'
For Kailyn, the episode is not just a milestone for her son. It's a call to action for parents everywhere. Because, at the end of the day, as she says with honesty and conviction, 'He owes us nothing but his truth.'
In the June 5 episode of "Barely Famous," Elliott takes center stage for the first time, opening up about his life today and his decision to live authentically, on his own terms.
"This is for me,' Elliott declared during the emotional sit-down. 'Let me have my moment. I'm really sick of people coming up with their own stories… My life isn't entertainment for other people.'
That statement underscores the powerful reason behind his appearance on the podcast. For Elliott, coming out was a decision made entirely by him, when he was ready, not when the internet decided it was time.
'My life is my life and I can do what I want with it,' he added. 'If I want to share it, I should share that on my own terms.'
The candid conversation touches on everything from growing up on reality TV to the pressures of balancing public and private life.
'It's very important to me because I feel like growing up on TV, it's hard to show who you really are when a camera is in front of you all the time,' Elliott admitted. 'It's almost like you have a TV face. It's harder to be yourself and to be more comfortable.'
That struggle sparked a thoughtful discussion between mother and son about the impact of visibility, with Elliott making it crystal clear that support starts at home. 'Think about it,' he told Kailyn. 'You grew up watching me.'
Agreeing, Kailyn replied, 'And people know and love you.'
'Exactly. So like the way you watch me online [and support me], love your child,' Elliott said.
The conversation, which will continue in a second episode, also included Elliott's explanation for why he now goes by his middle name. 'I started going by Elliott, because at some point, I wasn't happy with my first name. It just doesn't feel like me,' he shares.
With clarity and conviction, Elliott's voice rings through the episode, not just as Kailyn Lowry's son, but as a young person owning his story, reclaiming his name, and choosing self-love over silence.