At just 12 years old, DwyaneWade's daughter, Zaya, is wise beyond her years.
, came out as transgender. Just a few hours after the impactful segment aired, Gabrielle Union posted a heartwarming Instagram video of Zaya, her stepdaughter, candidly discussing the power of staying true to yourself."What's the point of being on this earth if you're gonna try to be someone you're not?" Zaya says at the start of the clip."It's like you're not even living as yourself. Just be true and don't care what the stereotypical way of being you is.
Dwyane interjects."Even when people are being mean and even when people are getting hurt because they're trying to be themselves?" he asks."Even through that, you still want people to make sure they live their truth?" Zaya answers back with a resounding yes."Yeah, I know they can get tough, but I think you push through and you be the best you," the sage 12-year-old says. She adds,"It's very worth it when you reach that point. . . .
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