Support Meetings
| Meeting | This Month | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood City 2nd Monday | San Mateo County Meeting Sequoia Union H.S. District Offices 480 James Ave., Redwood City 94062 Map |
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| San Jose 2nd Wednesday | First Congregational Church, 1980 Hamilton Ave (at Leigh), San Jose 95125 Map |
Monthly Topic
Redwood City - August 9 and San Jose - August 11
At both meetings this month, our speakers will be Judy Rickard and Karin Bogliolo, a same-sex bi-national couple facing the challenges of today's American immigration law. Judy, 62, is an American citizen. Karin, 70, is not. Because their relationship is not recognized by the federal government, Judy cannot sponsor Karin for immigration. Judy took early retirement from her job at San Jose State University so she can live with Karin outside the U.S. part of each year. That move followed a separation of nearly a year when Karin was abroad and Judy was at work in San Jose.
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Never been to a Meeting...
If not, you may wonder what actually happens at our chapter support meetings. Do you have to talk? Do you have to announce that you are gay, lesbian, or transgendered - or that your son or daughter or sibling or parent is gay? Do you have to become a member, sign up for a committee, or march in the next Gay Pride Parade? Will we ask you for money?
In fact, there is no pressure to speak up, or reveal anything beyond your own comfort level at our meetings. There is no pressure to become a PFLAG activist unless it's something that you really are ready for and want to do. You can receive the PFLAG newsletter free for three months - only if you ask to - before deciding if you want to join PFLAG. And Peninsula/San Jose PFLAG never shares its membership list with any other organization.
We are there to provide support for those in need. You'll find us a diverse, very friendly and sympathetic group with a variety of experiences. We were once in your shoes, and approached our first PFLAG meeting with trepidation. As parents, friends, and/or GLBT people, we now share our journeys and learn from each other. Some of our stories may be helpful to you in sorting out your own conflicting and painful feelings.Our programs may give you helpful information and new insights.
We are also there to celebrate your successes, and to help galvanize you into action when you are ready to take an active role in making our world a safer and healthier place for all our families. So don't be shy - please join us! You'll be glad you did, and we will be, too!
Straight Spouse Support Group
, 2010
There is support for the straight partner whose GLBT partner has come out. The group usually meets the 3rd Thursday of the month.
For more information, send an email to straightSpouse@pflagsanjose.org Or call our Help Line:(408) 270-8182