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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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