Edona James is one of the 20 characters competing in the second edition of "BBVK". Also known as the "first transgender", Edona has told about her decision to change gender, as well as the difficulties she and her mother faced.
In yesterday's prime, Edona showed that today she has a very good relationship with her mother, but it has not always been like this. She left home at the age of 12, to go to an orphanage and for more than 4 years, she has not seen her mother.
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Edona said that her mother gave birth to her at the age of 14 and that she faced many prejudices, as well as a forced marriage without love. The competitor said that it was very difficult for the mother to face many prejudices and about Edona's gender. "My mother always knew I wanted to be a girl," she said, adding that her mother didn't say anything when she wore dresses, but the neighbors told her to "hardly make it a boy."
At the moment when she went to the orphanage, the mother knew where Edona was and that the state had taken away her right to take care of her. The contestant added that her mother has always accepted her in her heart, but the people around her forced her to behave differently.
She shared the moment of her reunion with her mother, after more than 4 years. Her mother saw her with a changed appearance, since Edona had taken hormones and had surgery. They met on the bus and her mother told her that she had become beautiful.
"I used to write her letters and tell her that I loved her, to keep in touch, and she returned the letters to me", Edona said.
James also spoke about the violence and judgments she has received during her transition. In one fragment, he said that his aunt's husband beat him very badly and when he saw him later, he said that "sin has entered into him", showing remorse.
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Edona emphasized that she always had in mind to be a girl and nothing has changed her mind.
During her stay inside the house, she revealed that her mother was traded for cattle and married since she was 13 years old. "My mother tells me that when I gave birth to you, I was a child myself", said Edona, stressing that she already has a relationship with her like a sister.
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