It’s Lesbian Visibility Week
A time to celebrate lesbian identities, voice and experiences - and to stand proudly with lesbian parents and children everywhere.
Visibility matters 💜
#LesbianVisibilityWeek #FFLAG #LGBT+Visibility
📞 Confidential Helpline
Need someone to talk to? Our parent volunteers are here to listen - confidentially and without judgement.
📱 0300 688 0368
🕙 Wed & Thurs: 10am–8pm
🕙 Fri & Sat: 10am–6pm
You don’t have to figure this out alone 💛
#FFLAG #ConfidentialSupport #ParentHelpline"
April is #StressAwarenessMonth
Supporting an LGBT+ loved one can sometimes feel overwhelming - and that’s okay. You’re not alone, and support is always available. You can find details of all our support services on our website fflag.org.uk/support-opti...
Take a moment for yourself today💛
#FFLAG
📚 Recommended Reads
Looking for supportive, thoughtful books? We’ve curated a list of LGBT+ reads for parents and carers, recommended by families.
Head to fflag.org.uk/recommended-reads/ to check it out.
Knowledge builds understanding.
#FFLAG #RecommendedReads #LGBT+Books #ParentsAndTeachers
Today we celebrate #InternationalAsexualityDay - a day to raise awareness, visibility and understanding of the asexual spectrum, which includes people who experience little or no sexual attraction, and those whose experiences of attraction differ from societal expectations.
#AceVisibility #FFLAG
Curious about volunteering with FFLAG?
Here's what Sally has to say about volunteerting with us
"It is the one of the best things I have done, everyone is so lovely, kind and compassionate and I am proud to be part of such a wonderful cause" - Sally
#FFLAG #VolunteerVoices #ProudAlly
Our next monthly Zoom call for UK parents is on Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm.
If you’re a parent/carer of an LGBT+ young person and would like some support from others on this journey, we’d love for you to join us. Please email fflagsupportzoom@fflag.org.uk for more information.
#fflag #lgbt
If you or a loved one has lived experience of adult trans+ healthcare, your input could help shape future research priorities 👇
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#TransDayOfVisibility celebrates the lives, achievements and contributions of transgender and non-binary people.
It’s a day to uplift trans voices, challenge discrimination, and show support for a more inclusive world. 🌈✨
Let’s celebrate visibility, respect and equality - today and every day.
No two families are the same, so there is no single surefire way of telling your parents that you are trans.
Emotions, circumstances, situations will all vary from family to family.
Download FFLAG's booklet 'How do I tell my parents I'm transgender?' now - www.fflag.org.uk/im-transgend...
#fflag
Stay connected, stay supported. 💙
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#StayInTheLoop #FFLAG #SupportMatters
Did you know you can support FFLAG every time you shop online?
By choosing FFLAG as your charity on Give as you Live, a donation is made to us at no extra cost to you when you shop with hundreds of well-known retailers.
Find out more and support FFLAG here:
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Join FFLAG in spreading joy and acceptance this International Day of Happiness as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and love for all families.
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #LGBT+
"To know that I am accepted just as I am is a life changing feeling"
- Young person supported by FFLAG.
If you need support, please reach out, or head to our website to check out our resources - fflag.org.uk/resources/
#fflag #lgbt #support
"I felt guilty that I had not been more supportive and I really worried that she had been very unhappy over the years."
Read a Sister's story - www.fflag.org.uk/portfolio-it...
#FFLAG #LGBT+
Being a great ally means listening, educating and advocating.
Listen to the experiences and needs of marginalised communities without judgment.
Educate yourself about their struggles and history.
Advocate for equality and justice by using your privilege to amplify their voices.
#Allyship #Equality
Today is International Women's Day, and we want to celebrate the incredible women that are part of the FFLAG team.
Thank you for all you do!
Head to fflag.org.uk/my-story/ where we have stories and videos from some of our amazing volunteers.
#internationalwomensday #iwd #fflag
Our next monthly Zoom call for UK parents is on Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm.
If you’re a parent/carer of an LGBT+ young person and would like some support from others on this journey, we’d love for you to join us. Please email fflagsupportzoom@fflag.org.uk for more information.
#fflag #lgbt
Did you know that being part of the LGBT+ community is not a barrier to fostering or adopting?
If you’ve ever considered fostering or adoption, reach out to your local authority services today.
For support, visit fflag.org.uk/parent-groups/
#LGBTFosteringAndAdoptionWeek #ProudToFoster
Join us in making a difference! Volunteer with FFLAG today and be a part of supporting LGBT+ families.
Together, we can create positive change.
#VolunteerWithUs #FFLAG #SupportLGBTFamilies
February is #lgbthistorymonth! 🌈
Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician whose calculations were critical to NASA’s space missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing. Her work broke barriers for women and people of color in STEM, inspiring generations of scientists.
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We rely entirely on voluntary contributions to enable us to provide our services to all who need them.
If you can, please support us by:
1. Making a donation
2. Select FFLAG when you shop through Give as you Live.
Find out more here - donate.giveasyoulive.com/donate?cid=1...
#donation
This week is Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week.
Aromantic people may experience little or no romantic attraction. Aromanticism is valid, diverse, and an important part of the LGBT+ spectrum.
#AromanticAwarenessWeek #AromanticVisibility
February is #lgbthistorymonth! 🌈
Frank Kameny was an astronomer and pioneering LGBT+ rights activist. After being fired for being gay, he used his scientific mindset to challenge discrimination and became a leading voice in the fight for equality.
Image from James Kirchick
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Let's celebrate love in all forms 💖
#ValentinesDay #LoveIsLove #SelfLove #KindnessMatters
We've written to Bridget Phillipson to point out she's legally obliged to reject the EHRC's draft guidance
The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong
February is #lgbthistorymonth! 🌈
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science communicator who has worked on major space missions. She champions diversity in STEM and works to make science accessible, inclusive and inspiring for everyone.
Image from Imperial College London
Feeling unsure or need support? 🌈
Our resources are here to help you on your journey.
Discover more at www.fflag.org.uk
#LGBTSupport #YouAreNotAlone
Today is Time to Talk Day - a reminder that a conversation can make all the difference. Let’s break the stigma, listen and support one another. 💛
#TimeToTalkDay #LetsTalk #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #SupportEachOther #Wellbeing #YouAreNotAlone
