If you’re on your journey
towards being yourself,
or want to help others on theirs,
welcome to our PFLAG family.
connect with a chapter.
If you’re just starting your journey
towards being yourself,
or want to help others on theirs,
welcome to our PFLAG family.
LGBTQ and straight, parents, friends, and allies
building an inclusive and compassionate world.
We do more than sit in circles.
Through peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws, we keep Portland’s LGBTQ folks, families, and friends strong.
We do more than sit in circles.
Through peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws, we keep Portland’s LGBTQ folks, families, and friends strong.
What’s Happening at PFLAG Portland
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News
Knowledge
NIH Designates LGBTQ people as a health disparity population
Supreme Court to hear Gavin Grimm case
Staying Out of the Closet in Old Age
Mapping “Two-Spirit”
2016 GSA Mini-Grants
I’m Intersex! Here’s what that means.
Supporting Two-Spirit Native American Peoples
Read our stories. Share yours.
Ze Raynard
As a trans person, I always thought that PFLAG wasn't for me. I was wrong, and definitely not alone. At PFLAG, everyone is welcome, and loved.
Rad Brad
We're the 2nd generation of PFLAG parents. PFLAG was there when my brother came out, and was there for us as well.
Ru Paul
There can never be enough PFLAG meetings for me. I love the cookies.
Shared ’round the Circle
Queer People
The only queer people are those who don't love anybody.
Straight Boy
It’s tough enough to be a straight boy in a small town high school looking for the love of your life. But at least your possible loves are all out in the open.
Amazing How
Amazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight.
Love Isn’t a Choice
Love isn’t a choice. You fall for the person, not their chromosomes.
The Best Thing about Coming Out
The single best thing about coming out of the closet is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you've just told them.
Street Youth
40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ.
The #1 reason they're on the street is family rejection.
its a really bad idea
It's a really bad idea to set out to change another person.
Instead, set out to love them, and they will become whatever they are supposed to become.
Coming Out to Yourself
There's one person you have to come out to before anyone else: yourself.
And that can be the hardest task.
Coming Out is a Journey
Coming Out is an individual journey taken with everyone you know and everyone who loves you.
