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Title: The Real Thing (short video)
Post by: Jessica_Rose on July 01, 2026, 07:02:49 AM
Post by: Jessica_Rose on July 01, 2026, 07:02:49 AM
I had not seen this video in a long time, and it still brings tears to my eyes.
Love always -- Jessica Rose
When a soldier returns home, things have often changed. For Staff Sergeant Michael Waltze, the ultimate change is in his child. While on his tour of duty, his daughter has transitioned and started living her truth. Today he is coming home to surprise her.
Parental love is unconditional. It transcends a person's memory of their child. The Real Thing is an infinitely stronger bond.
https://vimeo.com/223044638
Love always -- Jessica Rose
When a soldier returns home, things have often changed. For Staff Sergeant Michael Waltze, the ultimate change is in his child. While on his tour of duty, his daughter has transitioned and started living her truth. Today he is coming home to surprise her.
Parental love is unconditional. It transcends a person's memory of their child. The Real Thing is an infinitely stronger bond.
https://vimeo.com/223044638
Title: Re: The Real Thing (short video)
Post by: Devlyn on July 01, 2026, 07:07:06 AM
Post by: Devlyn on July 01, 2026, 07:07:06 AM
Thanks for posting this, Jess. I think I may have posted this video before, but it may have been lost in the crash.
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: The Real Thing (short video)
Post by: Devlyn on July 01, 2026, 07:16:47 AM
Post by: Devlyn on July 01, 2026, 07:16:47 AM
That one will make you cry, this one will make you think. And probably cry.
Title: Re: The Real Thing (short video)
Post by: Sarah B on July 01, 2026, 07:20:38 AM
Post by: Sarah B on July 01, 2026, 07:20:38 AM
Hi Jessica and Devlyn
Devlyn you posted "The Real Thing " in August 2025 in the Entertainment Movies Section titled Transgender Theme Movies Thread (https://www.susans.org/index.php?topic=251439.msg2309549#msg2309549). So funny I watched it again today and still needed a tissue.
It is listed in the movies list that I created as well.
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Devlyn @Jessica_Rose
Devlyn you posted "The Real Thing " in August 2025 in the Entertainment Movies Section titled Transgender Theme Movies Thread (https://www.susans.org/index.php?topic=251439.msg2309549#msg2309549). So funny I watched it again today and still needed a tissue.
It is listed in the movies list that I created as well.
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Devlyn @Jessica_Rose
Title: Re: The Real Thing (short video)
Post by: Finally Anna on July 01, 2026, 07:40:54 AM
Post by: Finally Anna on July 01, 2026, 07:40:54 AM
I cried a small river to "The real thing".
Maybe I have become soft lately? ;) ;)
Maybe I have become soft lately? ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Real Thing (short video)
Post by: Lori Dee on July 01, 2026, 10:50:34 AM
Post by: Lori Dee on July 01, 2026, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: Finally Anna on Today at 07:40:54 AMI cried a small river to "The real thing".
Maybe I have become soft lately? ;) ;)
No, you have become human. Welcome to the club.
🙂
Title: Re: The Real Thing (short video)
Post by: AlisonM on July 01, 2026, 01:41:25 PM
Post by: AlisonM on July 01, 2026, 01:41:25 PM
I have tears streaming down my cheeks... I am really struggling to come out to my family, especially my dad.