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On Monday, transgender Miss Universe Canada hopeful Jenna Talackova (whose male name was originally Walter) detailed on The Insider how difficult her upbringing was as she struggled with gender identity issues.

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Now, her mom Myrtle explains to special correspondent Debbie Matenopoulos how emotionally difficult it was to raise her child – and the crucial decision she had to make. Watch the video to see her interview and their personal home movies…

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"Most of my sons are all macho male, and then my youngest Walter was different -- you know, a girl being trapped in a boy's body," says Myrtle. "As a parent we're put in this world to rear the children; rear them and let them become who they are."

Jenna recently made headlines after she was initially disqualified from Donald Trump's pageant for being born a man. Now she's back in the running, and Myrtle's wish is to see her child's dreams come true.

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"My dream is for her to seek her dreams and be happy," says Myrtle. "Like any mother."