Dear John,

You and I may not have met, but through PFLAG we are connected. I can tell you from my own experience attending Learning With Love: The 2023 PFLAG National Convention this fall that this connection is powerful, and we — through PFLAG — make the LGBTQ+ movement powerful.

We are living in a time when organized and well-funded forces exploit every possible avenue of fear to divide our families and communities. Bans of books, flags, inclusive school resources and classes; bans of celebrations of the rainbow of experiences, cultures, genders that enrich our lives, and threats to families and providers who affirm transgender youth are rampant. 

To tell the truth, it’s hard out there — but what I saw at the PFLAG National Convention was a force of unbounded strength and love.

Being in a large group of PFLAG folks felt so powerful, like the movement was powerful. It gave me more hope than I have had. I learned from so many people from across the nation and other parts of the world who were part of PFLAG, leading with love and making a difference. It strengthened my commitment to the cause and made me feel more hope.

Artwork by Ginger Wyatt of PFLAG National Lobby Day at Learning With Love: The 2023 PFLAG National Convention

Together, we can do big things and ensure every LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved in every community and every place.

With thanks,

Ginger Wyatt (she/her)
On behalf of PFLAG National

PFLAG National
(202) 467-8180 | [email protected]

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