Olympic diver Jordan Windle, who was adopted from Cambodia as a small child.
And more than anything,Jerry Windlehad always wanted to be a father.
However, as a single, gay man in the late 90s, the odds were stacked against him.
Olympic diver Jordan Windle, who was adopted from Cambodia as a small child. (Photo: Khmerdad,CC BY-SA 4.0, viaWikimedia Commons)
There was such homophobia and bigotry around the concept of a gay person being a parent, Windlerecalls.
Even folks who loved me said, you cant be a dad if youre going to be gay.
Windle instantly fell in love with the barely 2-year-old child.
But, malnourished and battling a variety of health issues and infections, Jordan was in perilous condition.
I didnt know if he would live or die, Windleexplains.
I would make every sacrifice I could as a parent to get him every opportunity.
The Olympian lovingly dedicates all of his successes to his father.
I have him to thank for everything, all my accomplishments.
It’s been an amazing journey with him, and we’re still rolling.
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