Results for "PFLAG"

After Gay Man Comes Out as HIV+, Parents Evolve From Ambivalence to Activism. “I Couldn’t Be More Proud of Them.”

by Bart Loeser

After Gay Man Comes Out as HIV+, Parents Evolve From Ambivalence to Activism. “I Couldn’t Be More Proud of Them.”

My name is Bart Loeser and I’m from Houston, Texas. So it was summer, early summer of 1986. And my best friend who was my roommate previously had just moved to San Francisco a c...

“I Didn’t Lose My Son, Because I’ve Gained So Many.”

by Bob and Betty Gore

“I Didn’t Lose My Son, Because I’ve Gained So Many.”

Bob and Betty Dorr became involved in PFLAG after their son came out to them. Years later, their son passed away. After some of their friends suggested they no longer have a reaso...

“I’m Sorry To Disappoint You, Mom.”

by Mary

“I’m Sorry To Disappoint You, Mom.”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Mary, like ...

“We Have Two Moms Who Feel Like There Needs To Be Some Support.”

by Dave England

“We Have Two Moms Who Feel Like There Needs To Be Some Support.”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Dave Englan...

“How Long Does It Take For Dreams To Come True?”

by Joni

“How Long Does It Take For Dreams To Come True?”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Joni and he...

I’m From Alamogordo, NM – Video Story.

by Carissa & Josie

I’m From Alamogordo, NM – Video Story.

Josie: The way I found out about my daughter was that she went out one night and I was very angry. The next morning is when she came out and told me she was gay. And I didn’t ac...

We’re From Omaha, NE, and Wichita, KS – Video Story.

by Tom and Barbara Johnson

We’re From Omaha, NE, and Wichita, KS – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or ifTom Johnson, Omaha, Nebraska. Barbara Johnson and I’m originally from Wichita, Kansas. Tom: Our daughter Brett, she was involved in Proud Horizons in high school as a straight a...

Google Earth Satellite Image of QLA Australia

by Ed Whalan

I’m From Canberra, ACT, Australia.

I grew up the youngest of five kids in a very liberal Catholic family. By the time I was in my mid teens my parents had separated and were in the process of starting new relations...

Canada Satellite overhead image from Google Earth 2022

by Raymond Miller

I’m From Toronto, ON, Canada – Video Story

Uhm, I have the coolest mom and dad in the entire world. I’m pretty much in awe of them. I was pretty much raised by Cyndi Lauper and I don’t know who my dad would be my dad i...