Education

Three Steps to Being Supportive When Someone Comes Out

Just because Coming Out Day has passed, doesn't mean you won't have someone who needs your PFLAG support in the near future. So stay safe and take these steps to engage:

1. Learn: Check out the list of books available at pflag.org/comingoutbooks to learn more about the diversity of coming-out and disclosure experiences for LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones.
    
2. Watch: PFLAG Academy Online On-Demand includes When Someone Comes Out: A PFLAGers Guide to Demonstrating Support and Acceptance. There are also many individuals and families who share their coming-out stories on Tumblr, Facebook, and YouTube in the hope of providing support to others who are just beginning their coming-out journey.
    
3. Share: Use social media to share PFLAG publications such as Our Children and Our Trans Loved Ones (también disponible en español!) as well as information about how to find a local PFLAG chapter for parents and families looking for more information after a loved one has come out.

Advocacy

Time is of the essence: Confirm your voter registration today

As of October 17th, more than 23.5 million votes have been cast in the 2020 election. For context: that equates to about 17% of the total overall vote in the 2016 election.

While registration deadlines have passed in many states, yours might still be open. Check your registration today, and then make your plan to vote. Do not sit this election out--every vote counts!

Something to Talk About...Live!

Join PFLAG National live this Thursday, October 22nd at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM where we'll be discussing the article, "The History of 'Coming Out' from a Secret Gay Code to a Powerful Political Movement," from The Conversation, by writer Abigail C. Saguy.

You can watch the broadcast live on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter. 

For more information, visit straightforequality.org/something-to-talk-about-live-october-22-2020.