Taking to Instagram, Tipton wrote a heartfelt caption alongside an emotive piece of artwork. “Hi. My name is Lio. my pronouns are they/them.
I am proud to announce I am queer and I identify as non-binary,” they said. “I hope to give as much love and support back to those who continued to show love and support for the Pride community at large.” Tipton elaborated on their gender identity in the comment section of their post after a follower asked if someone could explain what non-binary meant. “It means that I do not identify with the traditional binary gender structure.
I do not and have not for a long time, felt whole fitting into one box,” they explained. “It allows me to understand myself outside of how people expect me to.