During our meetings, there is no pressure to speak up or reveal anything beyond what you’re comfortable with. There is no pressure to become an activist, or even to become a member.

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We’re here to provide support and celebrate successes along the way. You’ll find us a diverse, friendly and sympathetic group with a variety of experiences. We were once new to PFLAG and approached our first meeting with trepidation, so we know what it’s like. As parents, friends, and/or LGBTQ people, we share our journeys and learn from each other. Some of our stories may be helpful to you in sorting out your own possibly conflicting and painful feelings, and our speakers may give you helpful information and new insights.

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We begin our meetings with brief introductions, simply saying who we are and what brings us to PFLAG – or you don’t have to say anything at all, but it helps the group support one another if we can learn a bit about each other at this time.

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Guidelines for Conduct at Monthly Meetings of PFLAG Enfield

1. No youth (anyone under 18 years of age) shall attend a meeting unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

2. No adult shall ever be alone with a youth.

3. All meetings of our chapter shall be free of drugs, alcohol and sexual contact.

4. Violence or any threat of violence shall be strictly prohibited.

5. There shall be no discrimination of any kind on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, cultural background, religious affiliation, HIV status, disability or economic status.

6. Any violation of any of the foregoing guidelines must be reported immediately to a PFLAG Enfield officer or board member and shall be grounds for expulsion.