If you are not gay, the articles below may answer some of your questions and help you to begin the process of understanding those who are. The more you can read the better informed you will be.  Depending on where you live, the public library may or may not have some of the books we recommend. Our own library is free and has many books and videos that you can borrow. It is open during our meetings. The larger bookstores usually have a glbt section and, of course, there are gay bookstores in the Atlanta area. There is a lot of information online. Our resources page is a good place to begin.

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Family Acceptance
"On December 17, 1997, when our son Adam told us he was gay, our world was turned upside down. We were absolutely devastated. We desperately needed someone to comfort us, to assure us that our son, our family would be okay. But we were too embarrassed and scared to admit this secret to anyone, to reach out for comfort..."  Atlanta PFLAG members Patti and Jeff Ellis share their journey.  More…

Our Sons & Daughters
What do you do when you first find out that 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." More...

What does the American Psychological Association say about homosexuality?
Sexual orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience. And some people report trying very hard over many years to change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual with no success. For these reasons, psychologists do not consider sexual orientation for most people to be a conscious choice that can be voluntarily changed. More...

Parents Live in Closets Too
I lived for about a year in the closet. Every time I heard a 'queer' joke, I squirmed and wanted to shout, "Stop! It's not true." However, I said nothing--but my silence only increased my feelings of hurt and anger. When people asked about my children, I began to notice that one got shortchanged. More...

What Do You Say After Someone You Love Says, “I’m Gay”?
Dr. Paul Egertson, retired Bishop of the Southern California (West) Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, relates his own journey when his son told him, “I’m gay.” We also have a terrific video of this discussion in our library. More…

Take a Journey with PFLAG
So, a family member or friend has just "come out" to you as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender person. Some people may be able to take this news in stride. Some people may go through something like a grieving process: shock, denial, anger, guilt, and sense of loss. If these feelings are familiar to you, they are understandable given our society's attitudes towards gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. Members of PFLAG have been there and are here to support you. More...

Get the Facts!
Inaccurate stereotypes and falsehoods about lesbians and gay men abound in policy debates. But scientific data is available for understanding the facts about sexual orientation. More...

Tips For Professionals Who Work with GLBT Youth 
Most youth begin to realize their sexual orientation at the onset of puberty. This could be as early as fourth or fifth grade. Many know that they are somehow "different" at a much earlier age. Consider the following when addressing the climate in your classroom, school or district. More…

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