My Nonprofit Reviews
Susanne33
Review for Straight Spouse Network Inc, Chicago, IL, USA
Finding out your husband or wife is gay is an experience like no other. It takes the very foundation from which a marriage is built and shatters that foundation until it is almost unrecognizable. Many times, it puts the straight spouse in the very same closet as their gay partner. As the secret is kept and the walls of communication crumble, we straights feel isolated. Who will truly understand our situation? Where can we go for support; the kind of support that can even be a lifeline for many. This is where the work of the Straight Spouse Network comes into play. Through the efforts of SSN, we straights are not alone. There are friendly faces, encourageing words and face to face support meetings where we can find our sense of self; to be heard and to be surrounded by those who truly "get it", no questions asked. This wonderful organization continues to be there for all straights, no matter where they are in this journey; no mater what they choose to do or not do in terms of their relationship/marriage. Without SSN, those of us who find themselves in this life experience would have no one to turn to; to be our voice; to give us strength; to carry us when we are unable to walk on our own. SSN: Their services-outstanding Their impact on those they serve- priceless
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The straight spouses positive expereinces as told on the online support list.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Hope to carry out the mission and quality of help offered that SSN continues to provide.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Their unfailing commitment to being there for anyone who is in need of their help and support; no matter what time of day or night.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
understanding and compassionate. They were willing to be there for me when I needed them. Nothing seemed to be too much for me to ask.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Provide the outreach and education to so many more professionals who might have clients /patients that are married to LGBT men and women. To take on more paied staff to do all the work necessary to offer help and understanding to other straight spouses.
Ways to make it better...
I have nothing to say about making SSN better other than having the funding to reach more individuals.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Maintaining its ability to offer the resources it has and to provide education on a more global scale. Without the necessary funding, SSN would be greatly limited in its ability to serve those who need its help and support to get through the devastation.
One thing I'd also say is that...
While there are so many not for profits who do extraordinary work, SSN doesn't always qualify for grants. Oue degree of confidentiality is such a priority, that advertising our member base who have been served by SSN is not possible.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
