Odessa is the latest Texas city to get a chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Gays and Lesbians.
According to the PFLAG website, the Odessa chapter is one of about 17 in Texas and 500 nationwide.
CBS 7 reports:
“My daughter told me at the age of 37 that she was gay,” says Shari Johnson.
And Johnson didn’t take the news lightly.
“I fell apart, went to pieces, thought it was the end of the world … begged God to change her … and in the process he changed me,” she claims.
She was changed through PFLAG.
“All of the people involved helped me understand that this wasn’t a tragedy. Found out I was lacking in the love department…and that’s the most important thing.”
That’s why she started a chapter here in her hometown of Odessa.
Also, as we perused the PFLAG site, we couldn’t help but notice these “Tips for a Happy Holiday for GLBT People.” If you plan to come out to family during the holidays or bring your partner home for a visit, they’re probably worth a look. For example:
• If you bring your partner home, don’t wait until late into the holiday evening to raise the issue of sleeping arrangements. Make plans in advance.
