Colby Tate has been staying with his stepdad, Guy Spencer, for a while now and he's never been happier: My mom’s job has her on an extended work assignment overseas, and I know I should feel guilty, but I am glad she is not around. I feel so much more rooted with my stepdad because he does his best to support, guide, and direct me, making me feel stronger, more complete. Our intimate times are also very special to me because he shows me that he accepts me the way I am without patronizing me. I know he does not completely understand my journey, but that does not matter because he takes the time to work with me, especially when others treat me like I am odd. My stepdad has taught me how to combat that, not by fighting, but in a mature, intelligent way.