Maya Vander, one of the original cast members from Netflix's Selling Sunset, shared an emotional update about her family on Instagram. Taking a step back from the world of real estate, Maya has been the most family-focused out of the women at the Oppenheim Group. Uninvolved in the drama at the office, Maya isn't a lead on Selling Sunset, yet fans have come to appreciate her honesty, sense of humor, and ability to sell homes without being distracted by the catty nature of the office.

Reeling from the loss of her son, Maya's storyline has taken a dismal turn. While the news surrounding Selling Sunset often involves breakups and plenty of on-screen arguments, Maya has provided painful news about her stillbirth in past weeks, trying to make sense of this devastating life event. While still involved with Selling Sunset, Maya is taking a step back to spend time with her family as they navigate the bumpy road ahead.

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Posted by Maya on Instagram, the reality star gave fans insight into her first Christmas without her son, Mason. Photographed alongside her husband and two children, Maya expressed her emotions over her stillbirth, claiming that she is "smiling in the photo but... it's been difficult." Posted only a matter of weeks since Mason's passing, Maya continues to hold out hope and cherish the joy of the season while still acknowledging her family's extraordinary loss this Christmas. "Taking it one day at a time" and "thankful" for the time with her two children, Maya continues to maintain her positive, infectious personality that fans have grown to love on Selling Sunset, even in the face of tragedy. Clinging on to "faith" through this unimaginable tragedy, Maya holds out for a beautiful future for herself and her family.

Maya Vander talking in a park and looking serious on Selling Sunset

While Maya may not be a recurring character moving forward, she has played an important role during her time on Selling Sunset. Continuing to pull at audiences' hearts as she posts about her loss only weeks after the death of her son, Maya yet again has met tragedy with grace and a message of positivity. Relatable and completely human both on-screen and on social media, Maya will certainly be missed if she decides to part ways with the Oppenheim Group and Selling Sunset.

With clear boundaries surrounding her family and Selling Sunset, Maya has chosen her family over the series, unlike some of her fellow co-stars. Unbothered by the fame that has come from being featured on the series, Maya has gone about her life with the same confidence, kindness, and authenticity as ever before. Recentering the hearts and minds of her followers this holiday season, Maya shares a tragic, yet meaningful message for Selling Sunset audiences and followers this winter.

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