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Review for Straight Spouse Network Inc, Chicago, IL, USA
There is no way I would have survived the lengthy aftermath of my divorce from a seriously disturbed closeted homosexual misogynist without the help and affirmation of the straight spouse network. In order to remain in the closet, my ex husband had to discredit me, because I knew. Our divorce was expensive, it took two years, and he dragged out the custody disputes for two more years, ending only when he lost at the appellate level. He wanted to be in control and "allow" me to be with the children - in other words remain his cover. I met so many wonderful men who affirmed my perceptions of what a family man truly is. I met other women who like me will never hear the words "honey I'm Gay" - but rather "you are a crazy liar who is making this all up". I realized that I was not alone, and that the denial of my liberal friends and church was a rebuke of me - and an embrace of the lie I refused to live and subject my children to. Because of the affirmation of these folks, and the TONS of factual information, I was able to survive this long ordeal (married 15 years, joint custody of our boys for 10 years after that)and now claim my own life. I am happy to help others know that they are not alone, we get it, we understand, and there are many different resolutions to this dilemma
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my own life and the lives of others, including my children.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Shout out loud about how important it is to recognize the straight spouse as a PERSON, not just "collateral damage". (Did you know that in recent times, people who are "collateral damage" are usually dead?) LET'S SAVE MORE LIVES!!!
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Making new friends and gaining greater understanding and wisdom about mixed orientation marriages and survival.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all knowledgeable, compassionate, responsive, superb.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
REACH EVERYONE WHO NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT IT.
Ways to make it better...
if what? no negatives here.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Publicity, growth, funding to do this important work. There's a lot of resistance to this positive and honest message.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I am alive today because of the straight spouse network.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
