My Nonprofit Reviews
mlod06
Review for Straight Spouse Network Inc, Chicago, IL, USA
Two years ago, a whole lot of pennies dropped into place and I was confronted with the thought that my husband is gay. I had no idea what to do next but I typed 'straight wife gay husband' into a google search and found this group. Today, I can say that I am at peace with living alone, and can cope with the 'in and out of denial' behaviour of my ex. After 20 years of trying to understand what I was doing wrong, it's a relief to know that I was simply the wrong gender. SSN helped me understand the difference between orientation and character. The addictions my gay ex suffers make it very hard for him to live an honest life. The generous sharing of experiences by other SSN folk gave me the courage to walk away while supporting our children to love and understand their father/stepfather. Later this year, I expect to have the pleasure of meeting many of these wonderful people who live on the other side of the world. This group reaches around the planet to support people like me. I support an authentic life for everyone, and hope for a world where orientation is no more a topic of discussion than a preference for tea or coffee!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the hundreds of newcomers the past two years who have moved from hurt and confusion to strength and confidence in their own decisions.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
seek funding to set up international satellites that could coordinate support in other countries and assist their funding.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the friendships I've formed with people on my journey who understand what it's like to be a straight spouse who loves their gay partner
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
generous with their time, receiving no remuneration for their efforts and willing to go the extra mile always
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
campaign to formally recognise the legality of glbt unions, to give same-sex/TG spouses the same status at law as any married hetero couple, including the right to raise a family, maybe even formally legalising surrogacy
Ways to make it better...
my dear one could have accepted his same sex attraction
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
its status as a representative of the 'other side of the closet' - the media seems reluctant to acknowledge the family of the gay person who is stepping out of their closet
One thing I'd also say is that...
society is really quite ignorant of the plight of straight spouses, and 'fault' divorce states refuse to acknowledge the reality of same-sex adultery
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
