Now that Chaz Bono (formerly known as Chastity) has gone public with his sex change, his mother, Cher, is opening up about how she feels about the news.

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“Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support,” she tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement. “I respect the courage it takes to go through this transition in the glare of public scrutiny and although I may not understand I will strive to be understanding. The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child.”, People reports.

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