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Support & Advice

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Coming Out

  • Comfortable Coming Out
  • Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
  • Read This Before Coming Out to your Parents
  • Derek Schell: 32 things I learned after coming out as gay
  • How Many Americans Are Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual? : NY Times
  • My Coming Out Story - YouTube
  • A Guide to Coming Out to Christian Parents « FreedHearts
  • How to Come Out to Your Sister | Freedhearts
  • A Love Letter to the LGBTQ from a Christian Mom | FreedHearts
  • Gay Grandparents: The Second Coming Out
  • Helping a Child to Come Out
  • ‘I’m having a lesbian’ billboard launched for gay marriage campaign
  • When Teachers Tell Students “I’m Gay”
  • The Gay Dad Project: Opening Discussion For When A Parent Comes Out
  • Coming Out As A Gay High School Athlete
  • A Courageous Move! Coming Out is Not Easy for Anyone
  • When You Think Your Son or Daughter is Gay
  • Coming Out May Have Mental, Physical Benefits
  • Coming Out In College: Helpful tips and recommendations
  • Coming Out by Christmas Card
  • Coming Out Stories Gallery
  • Will’s Coming Out Story
  • Tiffany’s Coming Out Story
  • How To Come Out To Family and Friends
  • Coming out to Family and Friends as being GLBT
  • How to come out to your parents
  • The Stages of Coming Out
  • A real coming out letter from a friend

 

Reacting to Coming Out

  • Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends
  • Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality
  • Nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos: Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales
  • Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People
  • The Blue Book : A great resource to read and pass on
  • For Professionals Who Work with GLBT Youth
  • Parents Live in Closets Too
  • Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality
  • What do you do when you find out your child is gay, lesbian or bisexual?
  • Derek Schell: 32 things I learned after coming out as gay
  • Don’t Hate Someone You Love « FreedHearts
  • You Have Two Options: Love or Fear | FreedHearts
  • Never Make Your Kids Feel Ashamed of Who They Are | Freedhearts
  • A Mom, Some Gays, and the Bible | FreedHearts
  • Just Because He Breathes: Learning to Truly Love Our Gay Son | Huffington Post
  • Mother Of Young Gay Son Discusses Her Unexpected New Life In The Spotlight
  • Christians, Why Are You Afraid of Gay Marriage? | FreedHearts
  • A Love Letter to the LGBTQ from a Christian Mom | FreedHearts
  • To Christian Parents of Gay Children
  • A Mother’s Heartbreaking Tale of Losing Her Gay Son
  • Helping a Child to Come Out
  • ‘I’m having a lesbian’ billboard launched for gay marriage campaign
  • A Courageous Move! Coming Out is Not Easy for Anyone
  • My Friend Says He Is Gay, What Should I Do?
  • When You Think Your Son or Daughter is Gay
  • Advice For Parents And Friends
  • Helping Your Daughter Cope With Being Lesbian In Sports
  • 5 Things You Should Not Do When Your Child Tells You He is Gay
  • Understanding Biological Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sexual Orientation in one picture
  • Parents of LGBT Children Speak Out about their Journeys
  • An Open Letter to Christian Parents of LGBT Children
  • WATCH: The Ellis Family talks about coming out and family acceptance
  • A Letter To Louise: A Biblical Affirmation of Homosexuality
  • “I’m Christian, unless you’re gay”
  • What to do when your child says: “I’m gay!”
  • My Child is GAY! Now What Do I Do?
  • Could Your Teenager Be Gay?
  • When Your Child Says He/She is Gay/Lesbian
  • When Your Child Tells You He’s Gay
  • Dealing with a Friend Coming Out

Faith and LGBT

  • Brian Kraemer’s journey home
  • The Blue Book : A great resource to read and pass on
  • A Story of Loss, Love and Redemption
  • A Guide to Coming Out to Christian Parents « FreedHearts
  • Loss of Religion and Faith
  • A Mom, Some Gays, and the Bible | FreedHearts
  • Christians, Why Are You Afraid of Gay Marriage? | FreedHearts
  • The Condemnation of DOMA | FreedHearts
  • Embracing Transgender Equality, Inside and Outside Religious Communities
  • Being Gay at a Catholic University
  • A Love Letter to the LGBTQ from a Christian Mom | FreedHearts
  • Yes, You Can Be Gay And Christian
  • To Christian Parents of Gay Children
  • Georgia Church Welcomes Banned Boy Scouts
  • Calif. Priest Says Gay Couples ‘Enrich’ Institution of Marriage
  • ‘Prayers for Bobby’ : A Fantastic Movie for families of LGBTQ
  • The Gay Debate: The Bible and Homosexuality
  • Homosexuality and the United Methodist Church
  • A Letter To Louise: A Biblical Affirmation of Homosexuality
  • “I’m Christian, unless you’re gay”

PFLAG Literature

  • Opening the Straight Spouses’ Closet
  • Se Tu Mismo
  • Guide to Being a Straight Ally
  • Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends
  • Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality
  • Nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos: Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales
  • Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People
  • Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
  • The Blue Book : A great resource to read and pass on
  • PFLAG 2013 Brochure
  • Straight for Equality in Faith Communities

Transgender

  • Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends
  • Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
  • Five Myths About Transgender Students Educators Need to Unlearn
  • Embracing Transgender Equality, Inside and Outside Religious Communities
  • Transgender ID Cards: Are The ‘M’ And ‘F’ Outdated?
  • Delaware Senate Approves Transgender Rights Bill
  • Why Tumblr Is Perfect For The Trans Community
  • Being Transgender Today
  • Gender-Bending Crime Fighter Hits Television, Stirs Up Controversy
  • Cross Dressing In Children
  • Understanding Transgender People
  • Never Say Never : A Transgender Child’s First Homecoming Dance
  • Understanding Biological Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sexual Orientation in one picture
  • Generation LGBTQIA : NY Times
  • Guys and Dolls No More?
  • Parents of LGBT Children Speak Out about their Journeys
  • Telling Trans Stories Beyond ‘Born in the Wrong Body’
  • Audio of our Trans Panel of Aug 21st 2011

All Articles

  • Brian Kraemer’s journey home
  • Comfortable Coming Out
  • Opening the Straight Spouses’ Closet
  • Se Tu Mismo
  • Guide to Being a Straight Ally
  • Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends
  • Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality
  • Nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos: Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales
  • Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People
  • Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
  • The Blue Book : A great resource to read and pass on
  • “At this point I would not change a thing” ~ Sarah
  • For Professionals Who Work with GLBT Youth
  • Take a Journey with PFLAG
  • “One Family’s Story”
  • Parents Live in Closets Too
  • Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality
  • What do you do when you find out your child is gay, lesbian or bisexual?
  • Five Myths About Transgender Students Educators Need to Unlearn
  • Read This Before Coming Out to your Parents
  • Resources for LGBTQ Students
  • 5 Actionable Tips For Parents To Help Protect Our LGBTQ Teens From Cyber Bullying Risks
  • Best Colleges for LGBT Students
  • A Story of Loss, Love and Redemption
  • Derek Schell: 32 things I learned after coming out as gay
  • How Many Americans Are Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual? : NY Times
  • PFLAG Dad David’s remarks at Freedom to Marry Rally
  • ‘Parental Acceptance’ Documentary short featuring PFLAG Atlanta parents
  • My Coming Out Story - YouTube
  • Don’t Hate Someone You Love « FreedHearts
  • You Have Two Options: Love or Fear | FreedHearts
  • A Guide to Coming Out to Christian Parents « FreedHearts
  • How to Come Out to Your Sister | Freedhearts
  • Never Make Your Kids Feel Ashamed of Who They Are | Freedhearts
  • ‘Straightening Up’ the Classroom
  • Loss of Religion and Faith
  • A Mom, Some Gays, and the Bible | FreedHearts
  • Just Because He Breathes: Learning to Truly Love Our Gay Son | Huffington Post
  • Mother Of Young Gay Son Discusses Her Unexpected New Life In The Spotlight
  • What Actually Happened At The Supreme Court | Buzzfeed
  • YouTube Celebrates Gay Pride With Proud To Love VIDEO
  • Christians, Why Are You Afraid of Gay Marriage? | FreedHearts
  • Gay Foster Kids’ Discrimination Battle Heats Up In States
  • The Condemnation of DOMA | FreedHearts
  • Embracing Transgender Equality, Inside and Outside Religious Communities
  • Being Gay at a Catholic University
  • A Love Letter to the LGBTQ from a Christian Mom | FreedHearts
  • Gay Grandparents: The Second Coming Out
  • Yes, You Can Be Gay And Christian
  • Ellen DeGeneres Is The Most Visible LGBT Public Figure In America
  • Transgender ID Cards: Are The ‘M’ And ‘F’ Outdated?
  • Two Blessings on Father’s Day
  • Is Being Straight a ‘Lifestyle Choice’?
  • LGBT Youth And Suicide Study
  • LGBT Americans Feel Growing Acceptance
  • The Dance
  • To Christian Parents of Gay Children
  • A Mother’s Heartbreaking Tale of Losing Her Gay Son
  • Georgia Church Welcomes Banned Boy Scouts
  • 8 Year-Old Meets His “Boyfriend” Darren Criss
  • The Fashion of Acceptance In Sports
  • “The Out List” from Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
  • Rainbow Summits Project: Raising Awareness About LGBT Youth In Distress
  • Grandparents and Gay Children
  • Helping a Child to Come Out
  • Delaware Senate Approves Transgender Rights Bill
  • Children Are Thriving In Same-Sex Families
  • Report: LGBT Support And Acceptance Growing In U.S.
  • ‘I’m having a lesbian’ billboard launched for gay marriage campaign
  • Education Policy Overhaul Aims to Protect Gay Students
  • When Teachers Tell Students “I’m Gay”
  • NYC Seeks More Gay And Lesbian Foster Parents
  • Immigration Reform Should Include Our Parents Too
  • Why Bias Puts Young Gays’ Health At Risk
  • What to Expect When You’re Expecting… and Gay
  • Gay teens find Internet fame, acceptance
  • Calif. Priest Says Gay Couples ‘Enrich’ Institution of Marriage
  • The First Ali Forney Center Resident Graduates Law School
  • Why Tumblr Is Perfect For The Trans Community
  • Indiana LGBT Youth Group Win Legal Battle To Sell License Plates
  • 11 Year-Old Marcel Neergaard: Taking a Stand Against Anti-Gay Bullying (with video)
  • Being Transgender Today
  • The Gay Dad Project: Opening Discussion For When A Parent Comes Out
  • WATCH: NASA releases “It Gets Better” video
  • Coming Out As A Gay High School Athlete
  • How to Talk To Your Children About Gay Parents, By a Gay Parent
  • Gender-Bending Crime Fighter Hits Television, Stirs Up Controversy
  • Cross Dressing In Children
  • A Courageous Move! Coming Out is Not Easy for Anyone
  • 10 Things You Shouldn’t Say at a Gay Wedding
  • My Friend Says He Is Gay, What Should I Do?
  • When You Think Your Son or Daughter is Gay
  • Why Are So Many Gay Teens Depressed?
  • Understanding Transgender People
  • 10 Best Colleges for LGBT Students
  • Finding A Gay Teen Community In Your Area
  • Advice For Parents And Friends
  • WATCH: How To Be Gay In High School
  • The Experiences of LGBT Students in Rural and Small Town Schools
  • Helping Your Daughter Cope With Being Lesbian In Sports
  • Coming Out May Have Mental, Physical Benefits
  • Benefits of Joining a Gay - Straight Alliance
  • Coming Out In College: Helpful tips and recommendations
  • 5 Things You Should Not Do When Your Child Tells You He is Gay
  • Never Say Never : A Transgender Child’s First Homecoming Dance
  • Meet the Same-Sex Parents Next Door
  • Understanding Biological Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sexual Orientation in one picture
  • ‘Prayers for Bobby’ : A Fantastic Movie for families of LGBTQ
  • How a Queens Home Became a Cradle of the Gay Rights Movement - NYTimes.com
  • Wendell Berry expounds on gay marriage: ABP News
  • Generation LGBTQIA : NY Times
  • PFLAG 2013 Brochure
  • Guys and Dolls No More?
  • A Father’s Journey by Frank Bruni
  • Coming Out by Christmas Card
  • Parents of LGBT Children Speak Out about their Journeys
  • The Atlanta Police Department says “It Gets Better”
  • Coming Out Stories Gallery
  • “Dear Hypothetically Gay Son”
  • The Gay Debate: The Bible and Homosexuality
  • Straight for Equality in Faith Communities
  • An Open Letter to Christian Parents of LGBT Children
  • Prevention and Tolerance: A Counselor’s Guide to Bullying
  • PFLAG : A History in Parental Love
  • WATCH: The Ellis Family talks about coming out and family acceptance
  • Homosexuality and the United Methodist Church
  • Will’s Coming Out Story
  • Tiffany’s Coming Out Story
  • A Letter To Louise: A Biblical Affirmation of Homosexuality
  • “I’m Christian, unless you’re gay”
  • What to do when your child says: “I’m gay!”
  • My Child is GAY! Now What Do I Do?
  • Could Your Teenager Be Gay?
  • When Your Child Says He/She is Gay/Lesbian
  • When Your Child Tells You He’s Gay
  • How To Come Out To Family and Friends
  • The Problem with the Belief that Child Sexual Abuse Causes Homosexuality / Bisexuality
  • Coming out to Family and Friends as being GLBT
  • Dealing with a Friend Coming Out
  • How to come out to your parents
  • The Stages of Coming Out
  • A real coming out letter from a friend
  • Telling Trans Stories Beyond ‘Born in the Wrong Body’
  • Strong Silent Dads Speak Out - Audio Recording
  • PFLAG Atlanta Pride 2011 Brochure
  • Audio of our Trans Panel of Aug 21st 2011
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