The foundation of PFLAG’s support, education and advocacy goals has always been the commitment and drive of parents. Whether we come to PFLAG looking for information about what it means to have a GLBT child or to assist in our own coming out process, or to advocate for basic rights for our children, parents both historically and currently form the foundation of the organization.

Parent stories:

 

"I never imagined I would have a gay child."

"I found the courage to come out to our congregation."

“I thought I was cool."

"I have something to tell you."

"Would he be lonely? What about AIDS?"

"Fear kept me silent."

"As I started to learn more, I stopped hiding."

"He is our son and we'd always love him."

"We learned how to support our transgender child."

“None of us knew anyone else who identified as gay.”

“As parents we felt alone, terribly alone."

“My heart broke to think that he had struggled with this.”

“Your child will always be your child."

"I am proud of my daughter for not being the majority."

"Fight With Love...A Mother's Journey"

"I promise to interrupt the world when its thinking becomes ignorant."

"I suddenly realized how brave and noble she was for sharing this so openly with me."

Are you a parent with a PFLAG story? Share it with us today!