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Review for Straight Spouse Network Inc, Chicago, IL, USA
SSN or Straight Spouse Network is a nonprofit organization of which I have been a member of for six years. In 2002, I found out that my husband was gay and we had been married for 21 years. My life was devastated and I had little hope for the future. I did not understand why he had married me and had two chldren with me. I was confused and angry. A friend of mine saw an article in Dear Abbey and connected me to SSN. I started posting and sharing my story and very quickly realized that I was not the only one. I can honestly say that they saved my life. They gave me hope at a time when I had none. Thier support and compassion was overwhelming. Thier support helped me to understand the lesbian, gay and transgendered experience and become sensitive to thier needs. It is my goal that through education and legistlation, there will be less Str8 Spouses left in the dust. All of us together can make this happen. Hugs, Ann St. Croix
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Through our goal of Reaching Out, Healing, and Building Bridges, we honor each others feelings and build bridges with the gay community.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Be Proud. Thanks to Amity and Cathy for paving our way.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Loving support and knowing that someone is only a phone call away.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Incredible. Always looking for new ways to reach out and build bridges with the gay community.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Reach more str8s and save lives. Build stronger networks with our gay community.
Ways to make it better...
Gay c ommunity is more supportive of who the str8 spouse is and our role in trying to move forward.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Visibility.
One thing I'd also say is that...
As the str8 spouse in a gay marriage, unbenounced to me, my life blew apart. I was not privy to knowing that he had been gay all his life. It was his secret. It destroyed my self worth. SSN helped me retain my dignity.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
