Quick Guide for Parents, Family Members & Friends

To assist parents, family members and/or friends of someone gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or "questioning" (i.e., those who have questions about their sexuality, sexual identity, and/or gender identity), the following topics/links have been selected to help locate pertinent information quickly:

• 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. (23 pages)

• Nuestras Hijas y Nuestros Hijos: Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales (Spanish translation of Our Daughters and Sons). A culturally appropriate translation of  "Our Daughters and Sons," this booklet is a valuable resource for Spanish-speaking families coming to terms with homosexuality and bisexuality. The booklet answers commonly asked questions about having a GLBT loved one, and includes English and Spanish language resources. (27 pages)

• About Our Transgender Children And Their Families

• Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality

Provides answers to common questions about sexual orientation and homosexuality by the American Psychological Association. Includes links to National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, APA Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns Program, and other informational websites.

• Bisexuality Resource Packet: Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood and misrepresented concept. This packet provides facts about bisexuality, commonly-asked questions, resource lists and a set of articles.

• Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality. Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender 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. (25 pages)

• For Parents of Gay Children:  Can We Understand?

• I Just Found Out Someone I Love Is Gay:  Now What?

• Opening the Straight Spouses' Closet: Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender 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. (19 pages) 

• Parents Live In Closets Too

• Teaching Tolerance:  Talking to your Kids About Homosexuality
Read this ABCnews.com transcript of an online chat held on June 5, 2000 by Good Morning America parenting contributor Ann Pleshette Murphy -- good answers to good...and tough...questions from GMA viewers.
• Tips For A Happy Visit By Your Gay Child (for parents, family members and friends)

• Support Services & Information
• Support Meetings
• Educational Topics and Issues
• Is Your Child Contemplating Suicide?
• Project "Safe Space" (for local schools, churches & gay youth)
• Phoenix-area Organizations & Resources
• National & Internet Resources
• Personal Stories
• Join our PFLAG Phoenix Email List
• Volunteer Opportunities