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Resources
Please visit our Resources section to view recommended websites, books, and a GLBT glossary.
Be Visible Now Rhode Island’s gay youth gain more visibility and support through community service ads that will appear on RIPTA buses in the Providence metro area, as well as with new Youth Pride and PFLAG websites. “Life is hard enough. Being gay shouldn’t be.” Read more
In the documentary film Anyone and Everyone, by Susan Polis Schutz, parents across the United States discuss their reactions to having a son or daughter reveal they are gay. Despite the diversity of the families' ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, geographic, religious backgrounds, there is a thread connecting these stories. The bond between parent and child provides the strength and inspiration to work through the challenges. Read more
Articles
- The Problem of Silence
In America today, there are millions of parents with gay daughters and sons who are victims of social, political and economic oppression. Gay people in many communities are still obstructed by prejudice in their pursuit of happiness and in striving to live their lives with openness and dignity. But homosexuals are not the only victims of this oppression; it also touches their friends and families. Read more - HRC's Straight Guide to GLBT Americans
Maybe you always suspected. Maybe it’s a total surprise. But no matter what, the moment\ a friend, loved one or acquaintance makes the decision to come out and tell you about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, it is always a unique event. For a lot of people, learning that someone they know and care about is GLBT can open a range of emotions, from confused to concerned, awkward to honored. It may be hard to know how to react — leaving you with questions about what to say, how to talk about being GLBT and wanting to know what you can do to be supportive. Read more - Gay & Lesbian Adolescents
Growing up is a demanding and challenging task for every adolescent. One important aspect is forming one's sexual identity. All children explore and experiment sexually as part of normal development. This sexual behavior may be with members of the same or opposite sex. Read more - Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People (new window)
One of PFLAG's most popular publications, 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. - Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality (new window)
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 PFLAG 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.
