Holding hands: After revealing their preteen (born Collette) goes by the name Ace, and identifies as a boy, on International Son's Day, the couple, who have been married since 1999, put on an affectionate display as they held hands on vacation

Heather Dubrow and her husband Terry were the picture of relaxation as they enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway to Mexico over the weekend, after announcing their youngest child has come out as transgender.

After revealing their preteen (born Collette) goes by the name Ace, and identifies as a boy, on International Son’s Day, the couple, who have been married since 1999, put on an affectionate display as they held hands on vacation.

While rocking a tiny black bikini and a patterned sarong wrap over a pair of barely-there bottoms, the 54-year-old  Real Housewives of Orange County star, 54, held hands with the plastic surgeon, 64, who sported a black t-shirt, red Bermuda shorts and Nike baseball cap. 

For their laid-back stroll by the beach, the reality star wore her brunette locks in a sleek bun and carried a glass of white wine in one hand.

The mother-of-four and Terry held hands and chatted outside their hotel, before she slipped out of her swimsuit into a bright blue long sleeve, black leggings and bright yellow sneakers with orange accents.

Holding hands: After revealing their preteen (born Collette) goes by the name Ace, and identifies as a boy, on International Son's Day, the couple, who have been married since 1999, put on an affectionate display as they held hands on vacation

Going strong: While rocking a tiny black bikini and a patterned sarong wrap over a pair of barely-there bottoms, the 54-year-old Real Housewives of Orange County star, 54, held hands with the plastic surgeon, 64, who sported a black t-shirt, red Bermuda shorts and Nike baseball cap

Happy couple: Heather Dubrow and her husband Terry were the picture of relaxation as they enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway to Mexico over the weekend, after announcing their youngest child has come out as transgender

The lovebirds looked blissful as they went for a walk with one of their golden doodle puppies, before meeting back up with their son, Nicholas, 19.

Their firstborn, who attends Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, was spotted giving his mother a big hug on their balcony. 

The Dubrow family’s trip comes after Heather proudly announced Ace’s new pronouns and name over Instagram, by sharing a picture of Ace’s name written in the sand with a heartfelt caption.

‘It’s International sons day! We love you, our youngest son, Ace ❤️ Our job as parents is to give our kids a safe and supportive environment so they can grow up as healthy, happy, confident, independent humans,’ Heather wrote on Instagram.

She continued: ‘Since Ace is a 12 year old child, with a long life ahead of him – we will let him tell his own story someday if he chooses to do so. All we can say is Ace, we love you so much and we are proud to be your parents. Your brother and sisters love and support you too ❤️’

The revelation got lots of positive comments from Heather’s fans.

‘Every child should be able to experience the love and support you and your family are modeling as parents of LGBT children❤️❤️❤️.’

Another made reference to laws in other states banning gender affirming healthcare, writing, ‘Love and acceptance. Thank Gd you live in a state that allows Ace to receive whatever support he needs.’

Cheers: For their laid-back stroll by the beach, the reality star wore her brunette locks in a sleek bun and carried a glass of white wine in one hand

Cheers: For their laid-back stroll by the beach, the reality star wore her brunette locks in a sleek bun and carried a glass of white wine in one hand

Beach ready: The mother-of-four and Terry held hands and chatted outside their hotel, before she slipped out of her swimsuit into a bright blue long sleeve, black leggings and bright yellow sneakers with orange accents

Beach ready: The mother-of-four and Terry held hands and chatted outside their hotel, before she slipped out of her swimsuit into a bright blue long sleeve, black leggings and bright yellow sneakers with orange accents

Fun in the sun: The lovebirds looked blissful as they went for a walk with one of their golden doodle puppies, before meeting back up with their son, Nicholas, 19

Fun in the sun: The lovebirds looked blissful as they went for a walk with one of their golden doodle puppies, before meeting back up with their son, Nicholas, 19

Proud parents: Their firstborn, who attends Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, was spotted giving his mother a big hug on their balcony

Proud parents: Their firstborn, who attends Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, was spotted giving his mother a big hug on their balcony

A study released by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law in March 2022 indicated 300,000 American youths between the ages of 13 and 17 identified as transgender. 

At least 53,800 were at risk of losing the healthcare they need to transition due to those laws, NPR reported.

A poll by the Trevor Institute found that more than half of transgender and non-binary children ‘seriously considered’ suicide in the past year.

The mom of four shares Ace, along with twins Nick and Max, 19, and Kat, 16. 

Fun in the sun: The lovebirds looked blissful as they went for a walk with one of their golden doodle puppies, before meeting back up with their son, Nicholas, 19

Exploring: The couple walked around the beach together and smiled as they looked down at something on her phone

Exploring: The couple walked around the beach together and smiled as they looked down at something on her phone

Smiling: Terry and his wife appeared in high spirits as they chatted outside

Smiling: Terry and his wife appeared in high spirits as they chatted outside

Vacation mode: Over the weekend, Heather thanked their eldest son for inviting them on his spring break

Vacation mode: Over the weekend, Heather thanked their eldest son for inviting them on his spring break

Family vacation: The lovebirds looked blissful as they went for a walk with one of their golden doodle puppies, before meeting back up with their son, Nicholas, 19

Family vacation: The lovebirds looked blissful as they went for a walk with one of their golden doodle puppies, before meeting back up with their son, Nicholas, 19

Sweet embrace: Their firstborn, who attends Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, was spotted giving his mother a big hug on their balcony

Sweet embrace: Their firstborn, who attends Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, was spotted giving his mother a big hug on their balcony

The reality star also posted a photo of herself with son Nick in her Instagram stories, wishing him a happy International Son’s Day as well.

In a February 2022 interview with People, Heather and Terry, a plastic surgeon who stars on the show Botched, seemed to hint that Ace might be working toward coming out.

‘Everyone always looked at [Ace] because [Ace] dresses ‘like a boy’, which, I hate those kinds of labels. It’s clothing. Clothing should just be clothing at this point,’ she said.

Terry added, ‘[Ace] is going through a lot of self-exploration right now.’

Family photos from the Christmas holiday season show Ace presenting as a boy and wearing gender-neutral clothes.

Another posted in September show him wearing a shirt, tie and trousers.

The Dubrow’s oldest daughter, Max, has previously come out as bisexual, and their younger daughter Kat has come out as a lesbian.

Doting mom: Heather gave her son a kiss on the cheek

Doting mom: Heather gave her son a kiss on the cheek

Lunch: The couple were seen dining together on a solo lunch date

Lunch: The couple were seen dining together on a solo lunch date

Speaking to the outlet in 2022, the Bravo star said, ‘We’ve got four kids, they are different genders, different sexualities, and all at interesting places in their lives, figuring out who they are and where they belong as humans.’

Heather and Terry said a desire to share their family’s story, and to help other families going through something similar was a key factor in deciding to return to RHOC for another season.

‘I felt like our purpose is to keep those conversations going in other families,’ explained Heather.

Terry agreed, adding, ‘Coming out with your sexuality is something that broadly affects a lot of different people. We just want people to realize it should be part of normal conversations.’

Proud mom: The Dubrow family's trip comes after Heather proudly announced Ace's new pronouns and name over Instagram, by sharing a picture of Ace's name written in the sand with a heartfelt caption

Proud mom: The Dubrow family’s trip comes after Heather proudly announced Ace’s new pronouns and name over Instagram, by sharing a picture of Ace’s name written in the sand with a heartfelt caption

'It’s International sons day! We love you, our youngest son, Ace ❤️ Our job as parents is to give our kids a safe and supportive environment so they can grow up as healthy, happy, confident, independent humans,' Heather wrote on Instagram

 ‘It’s International sons day! We love you, our youngest son, Ace ❤️ Our job as parents is to give our kids a safe and supportive environment so they can grow up as healthy, happy, confident, independent humans,’ Heather wrote on Instagram

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