Thank you for helping to create and be part of the family environment we have at our PFLAG support meetings.Before Vivica Perry, the reigning Miss Gay Texas USofA Classic, can take the stage for the opening number, there are sequins to glue, nerves to quell, and rings the size of teacup saucers to slip onto manicured hands. Our main concern is to create a supportive atmosphere for all group participants.The facilitator will intervene when the guidelines are not followed and redirect the discussion.Each person’s remarks are important to the whole group. We are considerate of the group and do not have side discussions.No one person is permitted to monopolize the conversation. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak. Everyone will be given the chance to speak.Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. We are supportive rather than confrontational.We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem solving experiences.

Nothing said in small group will leave the meeting, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with during or after the meeting. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBTQ) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities.

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