What happens when a little girl writes about LGBTQ equality?
What happens when a little girl writes an essay about LGBTQ+ equality? I'm sure many of you remember this story about a ten year old fourth grader at Anderson Mills [...]
Transgender labels and taking up less space as an ally
For Transgender Day of Visibility I asked several transgender individuals for short statements on how allies can assist in helping empower trans people to increase awareness and visibility amoung the [...]
Transgender Day of Visibility
Becoming a transgender ally is about more than just wanting to be an ally.Today is Transgender Day of Visibility and I wanted to talk a little bit about how we can be better trans allies. Being an ally can mean lots of different things. Mostly, I think, being an ally is about being a safe person who is committed to learning and listening to their trans loved ones.
One Transgender Man’s Experience: My eyes are the same
My eyes are the same as they always have been. My eyes have been the same since the day I was born. They haven't changed. Although my body has in [...]
GPS for Life: Finding the right LGBTQI affirming therapist
Finding the right LGBTQI affirming therapist might be hard, but how wonderful to find that safe space? Have you ever thought of looking for a therapist? Personally, I think everyone [...]
Tristyn’s Coming Out Story
Coming Out as a Teenager My name is Tristyn Vincelette, I’m 17, I’m bisexual, and this is my coming out story. In my early teens I binged on videos, blogs, [...]
Same Old Song and Dance: An Ally Story
As I was preparing for bed last night, I had an experience that has become more and more common for me in recent months. Out of the blue, a ministry [...]
Six LGBTQ Blog Ideas
As we recruit bloggers for the PFLAG Spartanburg website, I thought it might be helpful to give our contributors an idea of what we might like to feature here. So, [...]
Six Blog Ideas for LGBTQ+ Allies
In addition to LGBTQ+ bloggers, PFLAG Spartanburg wants to encourage our ally community to give their perspective as well. After all, what good are allies if you aren’t sharing the [...]