by Karen | Aug 27, 2026 | Media Coverage
I’m so grateful to journalist and author Sue Williams and DARE magazine (Australian Seniors) for shining a light on an experience so many of us know intimately: discovering, later in life, that a partner isn’t who we thought they were. The article,...
by Karen | Jul 2, 2026 | Healing and Recovery
This week, SBS Insight explored Love Later in Life, looking at how older folk are redefining relationships. From sex without commitment in their 60s, to living-apart-together arrangements, to new marriages in their 80s and 90s, the episode highlights that love doesn’t...
by Karen | Jun 7, 2026 | Straight Spouse
For many people, Pride Month is a celebration of freedom, identity, and long-overdue visibility. For some straight spouses, though, June can feel… complicated. Heavy. Even painful. If you’ve been in a relationship where your partner concealed or denied their sexual...
by Karen | May 10, 2026 | Straight Wives
Mother’s Day tends to hold space for many things: celebration, ambivalence, gratitude, grief, and, for some, a quiet, desperate longing. We acknowledge the beauty and weight of motherhood, the complexity of maternal relationships, and the pain of those who hoped for...
by Karen | Apr 7, 2026 | Married to a Stranger
In her latest podcast interview, Oprah spoke with Belle Burden, the author of Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage*. The book is currently Amazon’s number-one bestseller in the divorce category, and certainly has Oprah’s stamp of approval! My heart skipped a beat...
