Zaya Wade, 17, speaks openly about her journey as a trans woman and the profound joy she experiences on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Since coming out in 2020, Zaya has embraced her identity while also facing challenges posed by anti-trans laws. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in her modeling and rejects Eurocentric beauty standards, celebrating her Black heritage. In a recent interview, Zaya discusses the positive impact of estrogen on her self-esteem and beauty routine, demonstrating resilience and commitment to advocacy and self-acceptance.
I've never been happier than how I am on estrogen. I just feel so perfect. And I'm refocusing on my skin because of this new world I entered.
The Trump administration has really knocked me back. I couldn't stand up for a little bit. But then I realized it's time to roll up my sleeves and keep going.
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