The world was introduced to Zaya, in all of her glorious confidence, early this year.

In February, the 12-year-old reintroduced herself as Zaya, in alignment with her true gender identity as a girl.

In an earnest moment on Good Morning America, Dwyane admitted that it is Zaya’s insight that guides his own thinking.

Union-Wade shared a video of one of Zaya and Dwyane’s illuminating conversations.

Zaya pondered.