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from Instagram: https://ift.tt/36lcKaK IMPORTANT: Lawmakers in your state are currently working to pass legislation which could seriously and negatively affect transgender (and in some cases intersex) youth, and we need your help to fight back. State lawmakers have filed a wave of bills that ban medical professionals from treating transgender youth–a move that could be seriously harmful, or even life-threatening to transgender young people.

Just now, for example, in South Dakota, HB 1057 passed out of committee with an 8-5 vote, to now go to the full House for a vote. This legislation would criminalize doctors who prescribe gender-affirming treatment for transgender teenagers.
As a PFLAG member or supporter, you are fighting this kind of legislation every day. Right now, your work is timely and vital. Here are the ways you can help:

1. If you are the parent of a transgender young person and willing to publicly share your story, please contact Laura McGinnis at lmcginnis@pflag.org right now. Writers from a variety of supportive news outlets are contacting us, and your personal stories–shared at the local, state, and national level–can open hearts, change minds, and hopefully fight off this bad legislation.

2. If you are the parent of a transgender young person, visit https://wapo.st/2tIbzEY (scroll to the bottom) and share your story there. Be sure to mention that you are a PFLAG parent/member/chapter leader. The collective strength of hearing from PFLAG can make a vital difference.

3. Contact your legislators and let them know that you oppose these types of dangerous and damaging bills. When you call them, let them know that you are reaching out regarding anti-transgender legislation (you can find a comprehensive list of this legislation at http://bit.ly/36p6xL3, courtesy of our colleagues at Freedom for All Americans). Have questions about speaking with the press or your legislators? Contact us, any time, for support in sharing your personal story. Lives depend on it – and we depend on you!

Thank you for all that you do to fight for the well-being of our LGBTQ+ loved ones, and to #protecttranskids.

Sincerely,

Liz Owen, Director of Communications
PFLAG National

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/2NNvKs4 #Repost @freemomhugsgeorgia
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One of our National Board Members participated in a FaceTime interview with an eighth grader from Georgia today! They are doing a project for school and they are doing it on @freemomhugs!
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This gives us so much hope for the future. It’s kids like this student who make us excited for a day when organizations like Free Mom Hugs are no longer needed.

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from Instagram: https://ift.tt/3atFaCM Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) night at our JOHNS CREEK Location Support Group Meetings.

WHEN:
Tuesday, January 21
(3rd Tuesday of Each Month)
7 – 8:30 PM

WHERE:
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
11180 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(3rd Floor)

PFLAG JOHNS CREEK is here for you! Providing free and confidential support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals, and their parents, families, and friends in the North Atlanta metro area.

PFLAG JOHNS CREEK support groups meet on the third Tuesday of each and every month at the JOHNS CREEK location.
We know it can be intimidating, if not frightening, at first to share personal, real life struggles with strangers. Please know that you do not have to speak unless and until you feel comfortable. Some people just come and listen to others’ stories. Sometimes part of the process, especially in the beginning, is to just listen to others who have been where you are. PFLAG JOHNS CREEK is a safe space! And it’s OK to cry (We have plenty of tissues on hand!). We have four separate groups and each room has a sign identifying which group is meeting in that room. Choose the group that is best for you:

TWEENS (Room 323) – A special safe space for LGBTQ+ tweens (4th-7th grade; ages 9-13) to socialize with other tweens. This is NOT a facilitated support group but instead a social group with games, art, and other fun for tweens to enjoy all while being themselves. The Tween Social Group runs concurrent with the older Teen and Adult Support Groups. A parent must attend an Adult Support Group Meeting or remain in the 3rd floor main hallway.

TEENS (Rooms 325, 326) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13). PARENTS/ALLIES (Rooms 315, 320, 322) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth.

ADULTS (room 313) – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ adults only. Safe space for adults including those who are questioning. Must be at least 18 years old.