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The organization was really valuable in helping me deal with the emotional impact of my husband coming out. There are no other organizations like this in the country. "Dear Abby" just recommended this organization to a woman who found out that he husband has been having gay affairs throughout their marriage.
If I had a lot of money, I would donate more than I do, so that they had more money for outreach and publicity as well as face to face meetings.
face to face groups and e-mail lists.
the understanding and acceptance I have gotten from everyone with whom I have come into contact
fabulous
have more face to face groups, get more publicity so that people could find them faster and so that the public could understand what devastation the straight spouse goes through, and they could hire more staff to get things done.
About every week
2009
learning to move on and helping others do the same.
About every week
2010
Online message boards and face to face meetings in my area.
About every week
2010
learning I was no alone in my situation.
Like to see it grow larger so it could reach more people in need.
The ability to meet others who were in the same situation.
helpful and knowledgable
reach and help so many others in our situtuation by educating people about our experiences.
The organization has mnore funding to reach more people in crisis.
Lack of funding.
About every week
2010
My husband at the time, after 20 years of marriage, came out of the closet. If I hadn't found the Straight Spouse Network I think I would have fallen into a deeper depression. The people involved who helped me, "get it" meaning they understood what was transpiring in my life and gave me tools to help me cope through this difficult situation. Help not just for me but also for my kids and gave me a much better understanding of what my husband was going through at the time. This organization is a lifeline to sanity. And not only that, it educates the masses as we strive to build bridges with the LGBT communities.
is that the people I have met are now some of my lifelong friends. My new extended family.
patient, there at all times for me, compassionate to my situation.
spread the word on our mission to build bridges wit the LGBT community and to let others know world wide that there is hope nad life after your spouse/partner come out.
About every week
2010
all the faces and hearts of the people who came to this community looking for answers and understanding. The compassion, knowledge, and time involved with everyone is just out of this world.
all the wonderful people I have met who will be part of my extended family for life. We have a great understanding of each other. We " get it". And we are more than happy to help newbies in this situation with open hearts and arms.
generous with their time, patient, compassionate and loving. And always available! This was/is amazing.
speak loudly about the str8 spouse, through larger venues for fundraising, maybe bringing in bigger named speakers........allowing board members/( the ones who speak well to the public) to travel to various events to spread the word.
2009
my own personal and professional growth
find them more grant money to maintain a steady number of staff hours
Personal and professional growth for myself as I've worked in the organization gratification from seeing constituents grow, learn, and resolve the incredible challenges faced after their husbands or wives come out gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender
supportive, open, kind...and informative. neither pressuring or biased.
Expand web site content Implement training program for support group facilitators and state/country contacts; Expand PR program to raise the visibility of straight spouses and their post-disclosure issues and awareness of Straight Spouse Network services
SSN had existed when my husband came out
Lack of public awareness that straight spouses exist or have unique problems and lack of funds for maintaining a minimal staff to coordinate its worldwide services for straight spouses and mixed-orientation or transgender/nontransgender couples.
Straight Spouse Network is a unique service for women and men whose post-disclosure needs are usually overlooked by outsiders including professionals. Potential constituents: up to 2,000,000 are or have been in these marriages,whether or not they know it
About every week
2010
my own healing and watching countless others move from despair toward thriving
About every week
2010
Offer support to both people in the relationship, not just one person.
provide support to the other person in the relationship
If I were allowed to tell my side of the story.
About once a year
2009
I had a tremedous impact from this group. I talked with numerous woman who had been married to gay men. Some, still are. I became able to hear the voices of men who had been married to lesbians at a time when I thought all men were evil. I have healed.
Meeting other str8s. Hugs always abound. They gave me a voice to be heard so that others don't continue to walk in our shoes.
I have met Amity Buxton, the woman who began the network, the Executive Director, The Board of Directors, The Council Members, and numerous volunteers.
It could reach out to more people. It could provide financial support to people when thier lives fall apart. It could build more bridges.
My husband had chosen to be honest to begin with. He was my best friend. I would not have married him but I would have walked beside him.
Financial. We do not have the mechanisms in place to support a group of over 2 million people.
Until this happens to you, you do not comprehend the impact of it. The world you knew explodes in your face. Your sense of self is destroyed. Your entire past becomes questionable. Your trust shatttered.
One time
2009
the personal support that I have received in the email support online. I owe them so much of my sanity.
the people that I have met, both online and in person. The people of this organization are phenomenal individuals!
people who believe in "paying it forward" and giving back to this wonderful organization.
reach so many more people out there who are hurting and need support.
About every week
2009
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