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“You’re Doing Great Sweetie”: Dwyane Wade’s Wife Gabrielle Union Shares a Heartfelt Message on Mother’s Day

Published 05/15/2023, 8:51 AM EDT

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Just a week ago, Dwyane Wade was cheering for his daughter Zaya at the Met Gala, proudly declaring his support for trans rights and acceptance. Florida lawmakers, meanwhile, have been pushing anti-trans legislation, including bills that restrict gender-affirming care for minors, limiting access to restrooms for transgender students and individuals, and even banning drag performances and pride celebrations. Throughout all the hardships, Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, has been extra supportive of their children after she publicly expressed her feelings. 

Wade has also been very supportive of his daughter Zaya. The former Heat player is vocal in his opposition to these measures, calling out lawmakers and warning them of the slippery slope they represent. Throughout it all, Wade and Union have been standing by their daughter, modeling the kind of acceptance and support parents should strive for.

Gabrielle Union shares a heartfelt message on Mother’s Day 

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On 14th May 2023, Gabrielle Union took to Instagram on Mother’s Day to express her gratitude and the hardships of being a step-parent. Union, who has taken on the role of a stepmother to Wade’s children, is tremendously supportive of their children. She shared a beautiful black-and-white family photograph and shared her consistent efforts in nurturing and bettering children’s lives. She also thanked the other important women in her life, including Wade’s mother for their leadership, patience, and love.

The caption of the post said, “Being a stepparent, bonus Mom, or any other consistently nurturing adult with the honor of contributing to the betterment of children can be a real challenge. You can feel invisible when things go well or like Godzilla when things go awry. The real blessing is in the doing, the showing up, the leading with love, compassion and consistency. I see you. I appreciate you. You’re doing great sweetie 🥰…”

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Dwyane Wade and his children 

Dwyane Wade has four children – two sons and two daughters. His oldest child, Zaire, was born in 2002 to his ex-wife Siovaughn Funches. He has shown promise as a basketball player and has reportedly been offered spots on several college basketball teams. With his longtime friend Aja Metoyer, Dwyane welcomed his second baby, Xavier Zechariah Wade, in 2013.

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After marrying Gabrielle Union in 2014, the couple struggled to conceive due to Gabrielle’s diagnosis of adenomyosis. They went through several miscarriages before opting for surrogacy, which resulted in the birth of their daughter Kaavia in 2018. Dwyane also has a second daughter, Zaya, who was born in 2007 to his ex-wife Siovaughn. 

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Nivedita Dubey is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports who is deeply invested in the strategic intricacies of basketball. She has been following the NBA since her early teens and is always up-to-date with the latest news and updates in the league. Nivedita's ability to provide insightful analysis and predictions for upcoming games is commendable, and she has covered various events including All-Star Games and NCAA matches.
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