The holiday season is fast approaching, and we at PFLAG Seattle know how holidays can cause stress, anxiety and a mashup of emotions. But we’re here to help you figure out how to handle holiday gatherings with family and friends, whether you’re an LGBTQ+ person or a friend/family member of someone LGBTQ+. Read our helpful … Read more
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-expansive people, while simultaneously raising awareness of the work that is still needed to combat discrimination and violence. Join us at our March 23 support meeting from 7 to 9 pm as we recognize … Read more
About 4.5% of Americans identify as LGBTQ+ — meaning more than 11 million people in the country, and being accepted and affirmed (or not) plays a big role in their well-being. This all really comes into play at holiday time, or any time and LGBTQ+ person might be headed home. While for some LGBTQ+ people … Read more
Seattle is home to many non-profit organizations, like PFLAG Seattle, dedicated to providing support to the LGBTQ community. Here are some great resources to help you find the support you’re looking for! Gay CityGay City’s Wellness Center, our LGBTQ Resource & Referral Program, our Gay City Volunteer Crew, and Gay City Arts all provide multiple … Read more
Seattle Storm – Mariners – Sounders – Seahawks join It Gets Better with a powerful message to all who’ve been bullied. Check here for more It Gets Better videos. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erjMzGXH5KI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
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LGBTQ teen suicide & bullying are epidemic in America. Day of Silence is coordinated nationally by GLSEN. This is a day in which students from around the country take a vow of silence to bring attention to homophobic, anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender name-calling, bullying & harassment faced in schools by students, teachers & other … Read more
ParentMap.com has a wonderful article posted on their website which highlights one student’s story of coming out, facing homophobia and tips for parents. When a Teen Comes Out