Barbara and Michael Klinman of Havertown learned their son Jason was gay 20 years ago four months before his 30^th birthday, writes Ruth Rovner for the Daily Times.

“We were both kind of mute at first. We were simply processing all he had said,” Barbara Klinman said.

An organization called PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) helped smooth over what came after by providing important information

Today, Jason’s parents are dedicated LBGTQ activists who have joined PFLAG.

 “Jason was very excited about that,” said Klinman. “And ever since, he’s been very proud of our advocacy work and he lets us know how grateful he is.”

There’s a rainbow flag outside their home year-round.

 “It’s an invitation to anyone who wants to talk about the issues, and it’s also a way of spreading a sense of normalcy about Pride into the Havertown landscape,” said Klinman.

The couple participate in Pride parades every year, including two in Chicago and 15 in Philadelphia.

They have lobbied in Harrisburg for House Bill 300, prohibiting discrimination in housing and employment based on sexual orientation.

At Havertown Heritage Days, they man a PFLAG table.

Read more at the Daily Times about Barbara and Michael Klinman and their work as LGBTQ activists.