Support and Resources
Resources to help you navigate supporting and being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community:
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
- https://optionb.org/articles/why-accepting-your-lgbtq-child-matters-and-how-to-start
- https://www.statista.com/chart/21976/family-support-for-lgbtq-youth/
- https://www.today.com/parents/how-support-your-lgbtq-child-t179003
- https://www.americanprogress.org/events/the-critical-role-of-family-support-of-lgbt-youth/
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/friends-family-support-systems-for-lgbtq-youth/
Learn More about the LGBTQ+ Community
- “3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace.” https://www.ted.com/talks/melinda_briana_epler_3_ways_to_be_a_better_ally_in_the_workplace?language=en
- “The danger of hiding who you are." https://www.ted.com/talks/morgana_bailey_the_danger_of_hiding_who_you_are?language=en
- “Preacher’s kid. Football player. And…gay?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS3dLA_h3Yc
- “This is what LGBT life is like around the world.” https://www.ted.com/talks/jenni_chang_and_lisa_dazols_this_is_what_lgbt_life_is_like_around_the_world?language=en
- “The ally within.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MxCXjfAunk
PFLAG videos:
- “Proud Parent” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eST_xy9HLI
- “The Note” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxQhgWmt7EM
- “Pieces of Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FH8yX8QUN0