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Draven Bennington Celebrates Identity in Poignant Instagram Poem

11/17/2025

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Draven Bennington, the transgender child of the late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, posted a poem on Instagram during Trans Awareness Week about her journey.
The poem addresses her former self and themes of identity.
Draven Bennington came out as trans in February 2024.
Draven Bennington says embracing her true self is the best choice she has made.
Supporters praised her strength and noted her father would be proud.

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Draven Bennington, the transgender child of the late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, posted a poem on Instagram during Trans Awareness Week about her journey.
The poem addresses her former self and themes of identity.
Draven Bennington came out as trans in February 2024.
Draven Bennington says embracing her true self is the best choice she has made.
Supporters praised her strength and noted her father would be proud.