TikTok star and trans activist Dylan Mulvaney has opened up about the lessons she learned this year. Since 2022, the beloved TikTok star has gained popularity due to her heartwarming and emotional “Days of Girlhood” series – which followed her first year as a trans woman.
In addition to highlighting her transition, Mulvaney has used her social media platform to educate and bring awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole.
While attending the 2023 Teen Vogue Summit, the 26-year-old talent reflected on her emotional journey, including the start of her “Days of Girhood series. “In that first video, I just remember hoping that people could see my intentions were good and I was the truest version of myself and I was ready to learn.” While she cultivated a dedicated and supportive fanbase on social media, she also became a target for conservative bigots who spewed anti-trans hate her way on numerous occasions.
When reflecting on her most challenging moments of 2023, Mulvaney said she regretted sharing every aspect of her journey so fast. “I think that is the one piece of this whole last year; I rushed a lot of things.