This week's discussion is about what to do if a child or loved one comes out as trans/nonbinary.
Something to Talk About Live: November 18, 2021
This week's discussion topic is ID documents for trans and nonbinary folks as well as the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
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What the +?: Understanding and Supporting Expansive LGBTQ+ Identities Recording & Training Toolkit
Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Simple, right? Not for everyone. As allies become more engaged in LGBTQ+ spaces and advocacy, they often have questions about “the plus.” Please join PFLAG...
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Something to Talk About Live: April 29, 2021
This week's discussion topic is impact that anti-trans legislation is having on families with gender diverse children.
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Something to Talk About Live: March 25, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the significance and impact of the FX show Pose.
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Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Loved Ones: What Would You Do? Recording & Training Toolkit
As people who are transgender and nonbinary become more visible, the need to have educated and engaged allies to support them becomes greater. In this session, we’ll review the core...
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Something to Talk About Live: November 19, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and anti-trans violence worldwide.
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Something to Talk About Live: September 10, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the disenfranchisement of transgender voters due to strict voter-ID laws.
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Something to Talk About Live: August 20, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the prevalence of anti-trans content on social media sites including Facebook.
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Something to Talk About Live: June 25, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the significant role Black drag queens have played in the LGBTQ+ advocacy movement.
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Something to Talk About: January 2020
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ+ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality...
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When Someone Comes Out: A PFLAGers Guide to Demonstrating Support and Acceptance Recording & Training Toolkit
The term “coming out” has become so mainstream that many people assume that the word—and the actions it entails—are simple. However PFLAGers know that it can still be a harrowing...
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February 27, 2019
Transgender Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual day of recognition, celebrated around the world on March 31st, which is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-expansive people, while simultaneously raising awareness of the...
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November 17, 2018
Decatur PFLAG gathers to honor murdered transgender individuals
Those who came together with PFLAG at 1st Congregational Church on Sunday gathered for a solemn purpose — to honor the lives of transgender people murdered because of their identity.
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October 31, 2020
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Please join us, along with our friends from Waves Ahead, on Friday, November 20th for a special virtual vigil in honor of TDOR.
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October 20, 2018
Won't Be Erased: PFLAG National Statement on Transgender Erasure by the Administration
Today, PFLAG National released the following statement from board member Stephanie Battaglino:
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February 11, 2018
PFLAG National Speaks Out Against “Abhorrent” Act by Department of Education Against Transgender Students
WASHINGTON, D.C.—PFLAG National—the nation’s first and largest organization uniting families and allies with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people —responded today to the ann
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Something to Talk About: January 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Learning & Inclusion through the Straight for Equality...
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PFLAG National Board Member Susan Thronson "Won't Be Denied"
"Family acceptance for LGBTQ youth who face homelessness and attempt suicide at tragic and unacceptable levels.
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December 17, 2017
PFLAG National “...Will Never Stop Saying The Words”
"...we trust in an evidence-based and science-based policy, especially when it comes to gender, sexual orientation, reproductive health, and the health and wellbeing of our transgender loved ones."
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Keeping Siblings Seen and Supported with Dr. Anderson and Mr. Doherty Recording
Gender diversity impacts everyone in a family. When a family stands out for any reason, each member is likely to handle this differently. In the community, siblings of gender...
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Nuestros Seres Queridos Trans: Una Nueva Traducción al Español
Estamos muy orgullosos de anunciar el primero de nuestras nuevas traducciones actualizadas en Español de todas nuestras publicaciones nacionales de PFLAG. La miembro de la junta Isolda Atayde lidera el...
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Coming Out Day: Creating the Safety and Extended Family Support System Our LGBTQ+ Loved Ones Need
PFLAG always looks forward to celebrating Coming Out Day alongside all of the amazing LGBTQ+ people in queer history, in our networks, and across the nation, who have had the strength and support to come out and live their truths....
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Gender Basics for Parents with Joel Baum Recording
Discussions of gender are everywhere these days. Unfortunately, these discussions can leave us more confused than ever. Whether for your own information, or to help you support parents of...
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Thoughts from a trans army brat...
The callous and cavalier actions by the Commander-in-Chief—desiring to ban active duty and prospective transgender troops from military service—are ignorant and un-American. As an Army brat whose Dad was a career Army and World War II combat veteran, I have...
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PFLAG: Evolution of a Name
In 2014, PFLAG members across the country voted to lose "Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays" as the official name of the organization in favor of just, simply, PFLAG. No acronym, but a name for an organization with...
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Health Disparities and Risk Behaviors among Gender-Expansive Students
Youth whose gender expression does not fit traditional roles based on their sex assigned at birth, often referred to as gender nonconforming, gender expansive, or nonbinary youth, are at increased risk for a variety of negative health risks, including victimization (bullying, abuse, sexual harassment) and negative behavioral health outcomes (depression, suicide, drug use). Although these health risks have been studied among LGBTQ youth who are gender nonconforming, there has been very limited population-based research, particularly among heterosexual students.
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Health Risk Behaviors among Gender Expansive Students with Alison Gill Recording
In addition to transgender youth, gender expansive (also called gender nonconforming or nonbinary) youth are receiving a great deal of attention in the media and among educators and policymakers. However,...
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Welcome, 20/20 Viewers!
Tonight's episode of 20/20, which included focus on families of transgender kids, helped elevate the conversation going on across the country regarding gender identity and gender expression. For some, it may have answered questions, while for others it may have...
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March 1, 2017
PFLAG Port Huron on Title IX Guidance Rescission
Lisa Seelmann is the vice president of PFLAG Port Huron, a local chapter of a national organization that exists to support and advocate for those in the LGBTQ community, families, friends and allie
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March 29, 2017
PFLAG National on North Carolina Legislature’s So-Called HB2 Repeal; it’s not a repeal.
WASHINGTON—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—issued the following statement from Di
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March 5, 2017
PFLAG Statement on SCOTUS and Gavin Grimm Case
Today’s decision did not change the meaning of Title IX, although we are disappointed that the Supreme Court will not take the opportunity now to provide further clarity around the discrimination protections it provides transgender students.
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February 22, 2017
Reactions: Trump Administration Rescinds Title IX Protections For Trans Students
“Tomorrow we will fight even harder for the protections that Title IX still affords all transgender youth across the country.”
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February 23, 2017
GLSEN and PFLAG National relaunch #ClaimYourRights campaign in support of transgender students
Today, GLSEN and PFLAG join together to re-launch our #ClaimYourRights Campaign, to help anyone affected by or witnessing anti-transgender discrimination in our schools file a complaint with the Of
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February 21, 2017
Trump Administration Revokes Trans Student Guidelines
And PFLAG executive director Elizabeth Kohm said, “PFLAG hearts everywhere are with the worried parents who will be kept awake tonight, and the kids who will be scared to go to school in the mornin
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Claim Your Rights Posters
PFLAG National and GLSEN have relaunched our #ClaimYourRights Campaign to help anyone affected by or witnessing anti-trans discrimination in schools file a complaint with the Office for Civil...
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Be an Ally to Trans and Gender Nonconforming Students from GLSEN
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FAQs: Rescission of U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (DOE) Title IX Guidance for Transgender Students
Answers to your most pressing questions.
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February 21, 2017
PFLAG National Statement on Rescission of Guidance Protecting Trans Students
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Urgent: Rescission of Title IX Guidance for Transgender Students
We need to share some disturbing news: There is a real possibility that the life-saving Title IX nondiscrimination guidance to protect transgender students might be rescinded.
We have neither commented on nor responded to rumors in the past month, but...
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December 18, 2016
PFLAG National Joins Call for Immediate Full Repeal of North Carolina’s HB2
WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National—the nation's largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)—has called for th
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PFLAG Provides Support for Families with Trans Kids
Though many children go through periods of being “gender-expansive”—for example, a preschool boy who prefers princess outfits—parents should pay attention if kids consistently, persistently and ins
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Films on Gender
While transgender representation has too often tended to range from nonexistent to dismal, this isn’t and hasn’t always been the case. The films below include both narrative and documentaries...
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Transgender Reading List for Young Adults
While there's no road map to the young adult years (much to some people's dismay), that doesn't mean that it's completely uncharted territory. If you are, or think you...
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August 24, 2016
PFLAG Works in Coalition with DOJ on Trans Best Practices Law Enforcement Video
This morning, the Department of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS) launched a new roll-call training video, “Law Enforcement and the Transgender Community,” that models best practices for police interactions with transgender individuals. The short roll-call training video uses real-world scenarios...
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August 30, 2016
Gender Conference East
Our focus on gender identity and expression is unwavering...and we're thrilled to once again partner on Gender Conference East. Here, a reflection from PFLAG mom--and PFLAG National board member--Catherine Hyde.
There is...
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August 21, 2016
PFLAG National Statement on Injunction Issued in Texas v. United States
PFLAG National Statement on Injunction Issued in Texas v. United States
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NCLR Transgender Youth Project
National Center for Lesbian Rights
NCLR has launched the Transgender Youth Project to make it easier for transgender youth to live authentically—and with respect—in all aspects of their lives. Building on more than 20 years of advocacy on behalf of the transgender community, the project takes on precedent-setting cases to expand legal protections for youth, advocates for inclusive, affirming, and welcoming policies at all levels of government, and furthers equality through public education.
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Our Trans & Nonbinary Loved Ones: Owning Your Role in Creating More Inclusive PFLAG Chapters Recording & Training Toolkit
PFLAG is dedicated to providing support to trans and non-binary folks and their families, educating the community about the issues that trans and non-binary people face, and advocating for fully...
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Claim Your Rights
If you have experienced bullying, harassment, or discrimination in school because of sexual orientation or gender identity, you’re not alone. According to GLSEN, approximately 85% of high school...
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Be Yourself
A 2019 update to one of PFLAG National's most popular publications! BE YOURSELF offers a supportive and understanding approach to today's most common questions and concerns from youth regarding sexual...
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An Inclusive Pride
Whether you celebrate Pride in June or elsewhere on the calendar, community events are a key place to let people know what you do, the services you provide, your commitment to supporting all people, and how they can connect with...
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May 30, 2016
Fighting for Fairness in Our States
The backlash to successful movement forward for equality continues to grow, week by week, with state legislatures looking to erase existing protections and enact bills harmful to LGBTQ people.
Yet, no matter what state or community...
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LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2015
This bill will amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to designate LGBTQ older adults as a population with "greatest social need," permanently establish...
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Straight for Equality: Becoming a Trans Ally Recording & Training Toolkit
The inclusion of people who are transgender has been a long-term commitment for PFLAGers. And we’re proud to announce the release of a new publication that will help you and...
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May 8, 2016
Statement on DOJ Action in North Carolina on HB2
"We thank Attorney General Loretta Lynch and the Department of Justice for their decisive actions in favor of respect and fairness for our transgender loved ones and their families.
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Military Service
In 1950, just two years after President Truman signed an executive order desegregating the United States Armed Forces, the Department of Defense began discriminating against LGB service members. When President...
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Straight for Equality: guide to being a trans ally
This publication, from our Straight for Equality program, will help you learn more about what transgender means, develop competency around talking about the issue, become better informed about the challenges...
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Our Trans Loved Ones
Written by PFLAG staff members, and created with the help of content experts, reviewers, and PFLAGers with experience to share, OUR TRANS LOVED ONES is full of information, first-person stories,...
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Transgender Reading List for Children
Parents looking for age-appropriate reading material for younger children who are transgender, gender expansive, or simply have a lot of questions, might think that their options are limited. Happily, that’s...
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Camps for Youth
What do you get when you combine s’mores, archery, arts, wilderness skills, and bug juice with a safe space for LGBTQ youth and families? The camps below all fit the...
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Recommended Reading: Coming Out
The reading list below is an excellent starting point in your coming-out journey ahead, since many of the titles listed cover the process both for those who are navigating a...
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Faith FAQ
For many people of faith, coming out or learning a loved one has come out can bring up several questions. PFLAG offers some answers, advice, and considerations for working through these difficult questions.
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April 11, 2016
Statement on North Carolina Governor's Executive Order
GREENSBORO, NC - PFLAG National board member and Greensboro, NC resident, Linda Stroupe, today issued the following statement in response to North Carolina Gov. McCrory’s Executive Order:
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LGBTQ Stories in TV and Film
This has been a remarkable year for LGBTQ characters and stories in film and TV. From mainstream movies to independent films, major networks to cable outlets to new players in the TV arena like Netflix and Amazon, there are more...
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Until I See Skylar Again...
We are proud to share this piece from PFLAG mom and National board member Marsha Aizumi, though heartbroken that we have to. With thanks to Huffington Post Gay Voices, where it was originally posted.
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There are...
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Mom gives trans daughter a wonderful surprise
Late last month, a mom gave her teenage trans daughter a wonderful surprise...a gift she had been waiting a very long time for.
Said mom in the description of the video she shared of the moment on...
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A Note from Lizbeth About Her Sibling
We received the following note just yesterday, and thought it was a perfect sentiment to share here on...
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For My Perfectly Lovely Child
You shared a womb.
You shared a room.
You shared a bed.
You shared...
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A note from Amy to her daughter, M
Dear M,
Today marks one year that your life changed. That our family's life changed. Our foundation shook just like the steps of your school bus as you sprinted home on your last day of 4th grade. This was the...
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Being Transgender for Our Child
Six months ago, our ten year old began to identify as transgender. This after spending years trying to explain it and find a way to fit in at school and...
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In the Afterglow of the Bruce Jenner Interview: So Where Do We Go From Here?
As I settle in to write this, 48 hours have passed since the airing of the Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce Jenner. 17 million viewers, over 675,000 tweets and innumerable Facebook posts (including mine!) later, I feel compelled to ask...
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Another visit with Mimi Lemay and her son, Jacob
Back in March, we were so honored to share this beautiful letter from Mimi Lemay
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A Note From Marsha to Her Son, Stefen
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| Marsha Aizumi with Stefen, her straight ally son |
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A Letter to Jacob From His Mom, Mimi
This is an extraordinary and powerful letter, that we are so grateful to its author to be able share with you today. It was originally posted here, at medium.com.
Thank you, Mimi, for sharing your story--and your letter...
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A Letter to My (Possible) Son...from mom
This piece, by writer Lily Burana, was originally published by Dame Magazine. Thanks to Dame and Ms. Burana for letting us share it with you here at A Note to My Kid. To hear more...
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A message of hope and love from the mom of a transgender youth
As a facilitator for Trans Youth Education and Support (TYES), an affiliate of PFLAG, I hear and observe incredible transition stories every day: the young child who hated having his picture taken before he transitioned, who immediately afterward...
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A Note to Fellow Parents of LGBTQ Youth From Beth
Note: Author Beth Leyba asked us to please share this piece, which was first published by our friends at HuffPo Gay Voices. We're happy to do so. Note that the author uses the pronouns xe, xyr and xem...
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A revised birth announcement for Kai Bergert, from his parents Yolanda and Guy
Normally, we would hate to print a retraction. But when it's THIS kind of retraction, well, how can we resist?
Yolanda Bogert and Guy Kershaw of Queensland, Australia had no...
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A Letter to my Dad, from Kristin
Today at ANTMK we have a special letter, from Kristin Beck to her dad. Kristin is a former US Navy SEAL who gained public attention in 2013 when she came out as a transgender woman. As an activist and advocate in the LGBT community, Kristin is a remarkable hero and leader, and the following letter--which she wanted to pen both to and about her dad--is an open, honest, and loving communication that we are honored to share in hope that it may provide support and inspiration to others!
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PFLAG Nashville President Celebrates Military Pride
Today we hear from Kathy Halbrooks, the President of PFLAG Nashville, and the Tennessee State Coordinator.
I had the pleasure of attending the Second Annual NSA Mid-South LGBT celebration on June 26 in Millington, Tennessee. The keynote...
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A Very Special Birth Announcement!
Birth announcement- almost 20 years late (written with the permission of the kid in question)
February 28, 2014 at 10:59pm
Nineteen and a half years ago, I gave birth to beautiful baby girl with lots of dark hair and a...
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A Letter to the World from Debi about Her Trans Kid
We received, via Facebook, a note in the form of a video link, asking us to take a watch and a listen as a woman took on the myths about transgender kids. We watched and, well needless to say, we were...
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PFLAG Ogden: Pride at Hill Airforce Base
Today we hear from Barb D'Arco, president of PFLAG Ogden, one of our Utah chapters. She writes of a moving, major milestone, one that could not have happened without the hard work of PFLAGers everywhere!
I am a civilian...
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A Note to Wil from Mom
Dear Wil,
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PFLAG Maryland Chapters: Partnering on a New Online Resource for Maryland's Trans* Youth
Catherine Hyde, a longtime PFLAG member, PFLAG Howard County trans coordinator, and PFLAG National Board Member, is helping Maryland chapters partner with FreeState Legal to create trans*[email protected], a new website meant to offer answers to legal...
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