Cher Speaks

Cher is speaking out for the first time since news broke that her adult child Chaz Bono was in a transition from female to male.

In the new issue of People magazine on newsstands Friday, Cher, 63, shares her thoughts about the news:

"Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support. 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."

Cher goes on to say, "The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child."

I will never understand the sickness that causes people to do stupid things like this, but I am totally blown away by Cher's statement and believe it of not I have found a new respect for Cher.

Sounds to me like she is saying she doesn't agree or understand it, but she supports her child, and that friends is a good mother.

But then that's only my opinion