Earlier this week, this touching short film (which played at this year's OutFest) hit the Internet in time for Transgender Awareness Week and Veterans Day.
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.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… ... See MoreSee Less
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The Seattle area has long been a national leader in support for transgender people. Check out these regional resources for assistance ranging from support groups to medical referrals to help correcting public records.
Gender Alliance of the South Sound, a not-for-profit providing support, resource referral, peer-to-peer support, and fellowship for individuals who are transgender, cross gender, intersexed, androgyne, gender variant, cross dresser, or are involved in activities or expressions of gender identity or presentation divergent from their gender assigned at birth. www.facebook.com/genderallianceofthe.southsound/
Gender Diversity increasing understanding of the normal range of gender variations in children, adolescents, and adults by providing family support, building community, and increasing awareness through professional education. www.facebook.com/genderdiversity/
Gender Justice League, empowering trans activists and our allies to fight oppression based on gender & sexuality in Washington state. www.facebook.com/GenderJusticeLeague/
Ingersoll Gender Center, a trans-led organization committed to meeting community where they're at and working to provide the resources they need most.
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Gender Alliance of the South Sound
A support, education and advocacy group for crossdressers, transsexuals, transgender and/or individuals who self-identify as different than the gender they were assigned at birth, serving the south Puget Sound area of Washington State. There are a number of local support groups for transgender and gender diverse people in Kitsap County. They can help connect you to local resources or simply provide a place to socialize.
Kitsap Transgender Support Group, a group of trans folk from all walks of life. Meetings on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of each month at Olympic College. www.facebook.com/KitsapTrans/
The Q Center provides a safe space for gender and sexual minority youth. They have a drop-in night every Friday for LGBTQ+ youth in East Bremerton. www.facebook.com/theqcenter/
Gender Diversity supports a local support group for parents of transgender youth. Contact them for details. www.facebook.com/genderdiversity/ ... See MoreSee Less
Kitsap Transgender Community Group
KTCG is a group of trans folk from all walks of life. Meetings are 1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesdays @ Olympic College HSS Building Room 309, 7pm~9pm. 
