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Growing up in conservative West Michigan, I watched lesbian and gay friends and family members struggle to be accepted and be treated equally. There are gains and losses in this fight every day, and it is vital — for LGBT individuals and their straight allies — to stand up and to pay attention.

Resources

For those in Holland, MI

PFLAG, Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays, Holland Chapter(essentially a support group)
http://www.pflaglakeshore.org/

Holland is Ready/Hope is Ready (a FANTASTIC community LGBT advocacy organization)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hollandisready
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollandisready


For those in Mt. Pleasant, MI

Spectrum (a gay straight alliance support/advocacy group)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spectrum-of-CMU/119020948121593


For others in the United States


PFLAG, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (support, advocacy, and education resources)
http://pflag.com/

GLSEN, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (education and other resources
http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html

And, please feel free to email me about anything at coonjaime@gmail.com
You'd be surprised how many messages I receive from people in various situations. I'm all ears--or eyes, in the case of email. :)

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