In the video, Maya, 20, explains that she was born as a male but that she knew from an early age that she did not feel comfortable in that gender; however it was not until the age of 18 that she felt able to woman after making the decision to transition when she was 18.
Speaking to MailOnline she said: 'It the hashtag was something I created in hopes of boosting people's confidence and reminding people who are comfortable sharing these special moments, that we have come far in our transitions.
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