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‘Prayers for Bobby’ : A Fantastic Movie for families of LGBTQ
Prayers for Bobby is a 2009 television film that premiered on the Lifetime network on January 24, 2009. It is based on the book, Prayers for Bobby: A Mother’s Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son, by Leroy F. Aarons, which is itself based on the true story of the life and legacy of Bobby More >
Parents of LGBT Children Speak Out about their Journeys
On Dec 16th 2012, we had an incredible panel of parents — a father of a gay man, mother of a lesbian daughter, father of a trans child and mother of a gender non-conforming child speak to us about their journeys with their children. Here is audio of that panel discussion.
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More >“I’m Christian, unless you’re gay”
Today I want to write about something that has bothered me for the better part of a decade. I’ve carved out no fewer than a dozen drafts of this post, all strangely unalike, all ultimately failing to accomplish the job I’ve set out to do. Truth is, I’ve been trying to write it off and on for More >
My Child is GAY! Now What Do I Do?
Bewildered? Confused? Angry? Feeling guilty? Worried? Believe me, you’re not alone. As the gay community comes out of the closet, parents by the hundreds of thousands are discovering that they are the parents of gay youth.This can be a crisis or an opportunity, it’s all up to you!
What is happening More >
When Your Child Says He/She is Gay/Lesbian
Q: My 14 year-old claims to be gay. Help.
A: Right now, you may feel that you’re the only parent in the world facing this situation, but this question is one of the most common ones received by two of the guest panelists The Family Project ‘s parenting professionals recruited for help in answering More >
The Problem with the Belief that Child Sexual Abuse Causes Homosexuality / Bisexuality
There is an assumption among some people that the reason people become homosexual or bisexual is because of trauma resulting from sexual abuse in childhood.
Understandably, the majority of LGBT people, when coming to terms with their sexual orientation or trying to understand it, will ask the More >
How to come out to your parents
Coming Out to parents and family is a very difficult process. In part, it is about you. You are sharing something very personal with people you love. This makes it a time when you could become closer and more attached, but it also carries the risk of rejection and pain. Coming Out is also about More >
Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People
Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People. One of our most popular publications, this is a “must read” for parents who are forming new and honest relationships with a loved one who has come out to them. This booklet answers several commonly-asked More >
What do you do when you find out your child is gay, lesbian or bisexual?
If you’re like many parents, your first reaction is “How will I ever handle this?” Most parents aren’t prepared for the words, “Mom, Dad. I’m gay.”
PFLAG Atlanta is here for you. We hope this online resource will help you understand your child’s sexuality and its meaning to you and your continued More >
