Wendy choked up and said “those of you who don't understand it or don't like it, don't say anything” (via toofab)
Wendy first showed that video of Zaya to her studio audience before commenting. In the clip, the preteen gives advice to others who are afraid of judgement. "Don't even think about that, just be true to yourself," she said. "What's the point of being on this Earth if you're going to try to be someone you're not? It's like you're not even living as yourself. Be true and don't really care about the stereotypical way of being you is.
"Even through hard times, you gotta push through. It's worth it, I feel like it's very worth it when you reach that point of yourself," she adds. "The quicker you figure out who you are or who you wanna be in life, the easier life gets when you get older," said Wendy, as her studio audience applauded. "That's what I've discovered."She then began dabbing tears in her eyes. "At 12 years old, a lot of us didn't know who we were and we don't figure it out until we get to high school or college or into our 30s," Williams added, choking up.
"I feel like, with all the bullying with kids ... good for her for figuring out that lane of who she wants to be," the host continued. "At least she's got that and a supportive mother and father. For those of you who don't understand it or don't like it, don't say anything.
"I don't care what they think Z, you are my best friend and I love you kid, and if it means anything, just know there's no love lost on this side," he added.
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