PFLAG is a place of hope, peace, optimism, and encouragement. Helped me accept, enjoy, and stand up for my gay son. Demonstrated unconditional love and acceptance when my church refused to do so. Showed me how blessed I was to have a gay child. Showed me how liberating it is to accept people for who they are. Helped me break down the walls of judgement and indifference I had built against sexual orientation. Taught me to be compassionate to people who are different from me.