Support Group
A Life Changed Through PFLAG SGV API
“When I first heard about the PFLAG support group, I was hesitant. I felt torn between my LGBTQ+ identity and my Asian family’s traditional values. But at my first meeting, I finally felt understood. Surrounded by people who shared similar experiences and cultural challenges, I knew I wasn’t alone anymore.
Hearing others’ stories gave me the strength to have tough conversations with my parents. One parent shared how they learned to support their LGBTQ+ child, and it gave me hope that my family could come around, too.
The group became my lifeline—a place where I embraced my identity and learned to navigate family expectations. With their support, I found the courage to live authentically and face what’s ahead.
PFLAG didn’t just help me survive—it helped me thrive.
If you’re facing similar challenges, join us at the next PFLAG meeting. You don’t have to go through it alone. Come, connect, and be part of a community that understands.”
PFLAG San Gabriel Valley Asian Pacific Islander provides a monthly support group to parents, family members, allies, and LGBTQ+ individuals with Asian, Pacific-Islander, or South Asian heritage or affiliation. We are a loving community of compassionate and welcoming individuals providing a safe space where one can comfortably converse, listen, or observe in a group environment comprised of fellow Asian-Americans. Consider attending our support group if you, your family member, or friend is:
- hesitant to "come out" to family, friends, or faith community
- questioning about your own or your child's sexual orientation or gender identity
- having difficulty discussing sensitive issues because of limited English language skills
- concerned about Fundamentalist religious views on sexuality and gender identity
- seeking a supportive, culturally-specific safe space to talk or listen to others in the same situation
We currently meet in person every fourth Sunday of the month from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific Time.
If you would like to join a meeting, please Contact Us. We also meet virtually every second Sunday of the month from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific Time. If you would like to join a meeting, register at PFLAG National's AAPI Connects.
