It wasn't long before other transgender people were sharing their own transition photos.
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.
Gabrielle Diana, 17, from Ottawa, Canada, kickstarted the trend to boost other people's confidence by sharing her own pictures and a message about her experience.