Alex Is Every Mother’s Dream, He Just Happens To Be Transgender
Hallmark has released a batch of videos ahead of Mother’s Day asking people talking about their moms — all saying good things, we hope. One clip that caught our eye shows Alex, a transgender man, showering love on his super-mom Pam. It’s pretty damn sweet.
But it’s also more than just sweet. Kudos to Hallmark for actively expanding the definition of a “Hallmark moment” to include LGBT stories. While it remains incredible that honoring experiences outside the norm (whatever that is) is considered political, such is the reality.
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And overcoming any prejudiced viewpoint starts with familiarity — how many right-wingers suddenly had a “change of heart” about same-sex marriage after their son or daughter came out?
Hallmark doesn’t stand to gain a whole lot by sharing Alex’s feelings for his mama, but they’ve got the right idea to appeal to the emotions of those who stumble upon the video — love is love.
Watch below, and don’t forget to call your mother:
Dan Tracer
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