How to Love Yourself as a Trans Woman

You're saving lives and spirits here, Maya. Well done.

even as a cis girl I constantly have to check myself because I find myself looking at other girls and comparing myself, feeling like my body isn't attractive, feeling like i'm stuck in a body that doesn't suit me. It's so hard. I can't imagine how that feels from a trans woman's perspective but I think deep down inside we are all the same and we can relate on the basis of compassion and empathy. Your advice for transitioning is helping me even though i am not transitioning, but like you said we all transition through stages of our lives. One thing that has consistently given me great solace during these last 5 years of depression is listening to LGBT people's stories and trying to understand feelings beyond my own. it's humbling but also validating

Was crying into a pillow when this popped up. I shall be tuning in!

I’m a straight female, i dont have any trans friends, and i couldn’t imagine navigating a world so divided as trans struggles- but i find your videos SO informative and gentle on the psyche. I really think the messages u give are positive to everyone everywhere. Ur such a pretty girl inside and out maya!!! 💋

I wanted to say that is video is seriously what I needed right now. My therapist thought this video sounded wonderful and had me share it with her too. She and I talked about how it would be really cool if there were journal prompts for reflecting on each of the points more in-depth! Love you, Maya. I hope all is well with you <3

Crying in a mirror, then this pops up on my subscriptions... definitely something I need to watch rn

Im transgender mtf and i have fully embraced myself for who i am and have been fully transitioned for almost 2 years and i have only had 1 surgery because they are pretty expensive btw love the content keep up the great work P.S. Happy pride month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

What a valuable channel. Mata, you are priceless! I had a trans friend 40 years ago, when ut was very unfashionable. She was my best man when I got married! She kind of disappeared for a year. She would come to NJ from her home in NY and would stay with her grandmother. So, anyhow after a year she came down, and I was warned by another friend that she was transitioning. To prepare me, cause she hadn't told me yet, but the eyebrows were plucked, nails long and beautiful. She brought me books to read on the subject. My husband did not accept her, but I did. And then I realized why she always understood my point if view when my husband and I argued, before she told me. She understood my views because she thought like a woman. Her and I lost touch over the years. I divorced and moved away. Over the years I always wondered why people had such strong reactions to trans ppl. I think it is an insecurity issue. I never had a problem. You are doing a good job of encouraging the trans communuty, and probably helping the straight(?) community get used to the whole thing. Anyhow, kudos to you!

I literary was about to break down, again, in a short time. Really needed some positive content in this see of darkness around us.

Honestly this premiere couldn't have come at a better time.. I was having some really conflicting thoughts about stuff today so hopefully this can make me feel a bit better!! 😅 🥰

Definitely needed to hear this today. Has been a hard few years.

This was such a good positive talk. Thank you for sharing your insights so eloquently, such a deep thinker. All my love to you sister xx

Girl, YOU are amazing! I was just in tears tonight until I found this video and watched it. You are so well-spoken and you touched on some things I've been going through. I started my transition about the same time you did but I still have a ways to go in a lot of areas, especially self-love. It's the hardest thing for me. I just want to thank you so much for helping me find some understanding of my existence in this world as a trans woman. I am much older then you but you are far beyond your years and gave me some things to thank about. Much love! XOXO

One of the best video in ages. Thank you so much for this. I started HRT in Jan and then the whole lockdown happened, worked hard for 8 years so that I could become financially independent and fund my transition. But now things look horrible hope we all make it out. Stay Blessed.

Thanks so much for this video, I was having a breakdown and needed this.

Literally exactly the video I needed

Wow…that was wonderful. I my opinion that was one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen. I’m so glad I found it and I am going to watch it again soon. Thanks for sharing it.

Definitely looking forward to this! I've been thinking a lot about my identity recently and am looking forward to your perspectives.

Very lovely reminders, ty 😊

Wow everyone needs to hear this, I could have bought a self help book but you got it all down in this blog with all the realness and sincerity