Bruce Jenner And Ex-Wife Kris
IN PHOTO: Bruce Jenner and ex-wife Kris arrive at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas April 5, 2009. Reuters/Steve Marcus

Even though his tell-all on his interview with Diane Sawyer is bound to make some people criticise him, Bruce Jenner is said to be in good spirits these days that the interview finally aired and his secret is finally out. Allegedly, he is overwhelmed that there are many who now perceive him as a hero and he could not wait to live the life he wants to have.

People magazine reports that the airing of Jenner’s interview with Diane Sawyer marks the Olympic gold medalist’s new lease on life. Jenner is said to be in a happier and more content phase of his life now that he is no longer “living a lie,” a phrase he used to describe his predicament before coming out. The positive comments he received as well as overflowing of support through social media helped him as well.

He is said to be more than ready to live his life and move forward with his transition. The source added that Jenner is already comfortable leaving the house in lip gloss and nail polish. He is both relaxed and happy. The source’s comments were backed by an alleged close family source, who said the airing of the interview took a huge weight off his shoulders. The whole family is also relieved that this is not a big secret they need to keep from the public anymore.

Following the airing of his interview, his children and stepchildren took to their school media accounts to express their love and support for Jenner. In an interview with Today, Kim Kardashian West shared that they all needed to adjust but there is no bad blood between the children and their dad over this revelation.

On his Diane Sawyer interview, Bruce claimed that “for all intents and purposes,” he is a woman. He also said that living his life looking like a “macho man” but having a soul and heart of a woman was a struggle. He said he already had these gender identity conflicts even when he was just a child. It took him long to come out because of the repercussions, especially to his family.

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