Jamie also stresses the importance of community. "I think finding support is key for parents. This is a lot. It's not in the parenting book, no one prepares you for this. For a lot of people, this is their first exposure to LGBTQ identities, especially if they're coming from a religious background. Reaching out to other parents, organizations like PFLAG..."
PFLAG is the extended family of the LGBTQ community. We're made up of LGBTQ individuals, family members and allies. Because together, we're stronger.