PFLAG Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport) TN/VA/NC
PFLAG Tri-Cities
P.O. Box 42
Mountain Home, TN 37684
ph: 423-483-7129
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Resources
PFLAG Publications
Here are some publications from the PFLAG website that are free for you to download. They are in PDF format.
Our Trans Children, Fifth Edition
This is the newest version of the PFLAG Transgender Network (TNET) cornerstone publication. The book is an introduction to trans issues especially for parents of “children” of all ages.Contents include commonly asked questions, commonalities and differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, issues of transgendered youth, and transgender and the law. This is an excellent educational tool for families, friends, employers, and the larger community.
Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual People
One of our most popular publications, this is a "must read" for parents who are forming new and honest relationships with a loved one who has come out to them. This booklet answers several commonly-asked questions about having a gay child. It includes a list of related resources.
Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
Today's youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources.
Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is gay. includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for. Opening the Straight Spouses' Closet Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can be difficult. Questions about sexual orientation, fidelity, self-esteem and fear often go unanswered. This recently updated and expanded publication provides insight into issues facing spouses, including coping stages, identity crises, concerns about children and support avenues.
Making schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth is an important part of PFLAG's work. Facts about anti-gay harassment in schools and important legal landmarks are detailed in this booklet for educators. Resources and a "safe schools checklist" are also included.
Flyers and Brochures
Ten Ways to Become a Straight Ally
Download the Straight for Equality Guide
There are literally hundreds of ways that you can show support as a straight ally -- from the way that you respond in conversations to what companies you support to which legislators you elect.
Here are 10 simple ways to get started.
One:
Become informed about the realities, challenges and issues affecting the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people’s lives through websites, books, documentaries, and educational materials.
Two:
Be open about having GLBT friends, family or acquaintances that you value, respect, and are grateful to have in your life. When you talk about them, don’t omit the fact that they are GLBT.
Three:
Speak up when you hear derogatory slurs or jokes and don’t use them yourself.
Four:
Ask if you are unsure how a GLBT friend, family member or acquaintance would like their significant other to be referred to or introduced, rather than avoiding acknowledgment of the relationship.
Five:
Help your kids learn about and appreciate all different kinds of families. Be mindful of the day-to-day messages that they are receiving about GLBT people and issues in school, from friends, and on TV and talk about what they encounter with them.
Six:
Quit or don’t join organizations that overtly discriminate. Let them know why you are leaving or not joining in the first place.
Seven:
Support GLBT-owned and GLBT-friendly businesses.
Eight:
Encourage and support company policies and programs that promote a positive work environment for GLBT employees at your workplace. If your company has a GLBT network group, join and encourage them to include straight allies so more people can be openly supportive of their work.
Nine:
Write letters to the editor of your newspaper to comment as a straight ally on why you support respectful and equal treatment for GLBT people.
Ten:
Call, write, e-mail, or visit public policy makers and let them know that as a straight person who votes, you support laws that extend equal rights and protections to GLBT people.
And here's one more...
If you haven't already, take the Straight for Equality Pledge and get a friend (or two) to do the same!
PFLAG Tri-Cities
P.O. Box 42
Mountain Home, TN 37684
ph: 423-483-7129
pflagtri
