by Karen | Sep 13, 2024 | Healing and Recovery
Here in Australia, yesterday was R U OK Day. R U OK is a suicide prevention charity that encourages people to connect with others and have meaningful conversations to help them through difficult times. The main event is an annual day where people are encouraged to ask...
by Karen | Jun 25, 2024 | Mixed-Orientation Relationships
I didn’t want a divorce. Ever. The D word wasn’t even in my vocabulary. And so, as my marriage deteriorated, I tried harder. And harder. I remember solo evening walks, hearing the sounds of “happy families”, watching “happy husbands coming home to happy wives”,...
by Karen | Jun 3, 2024 | Straight Spouse
*Updated for 2025 Pride Month Pride Month is often difficult and complex for straight spouses. I’ve created a Pride Survival Guide to help you through, but first, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the realities of pride month and the straight spouse. Many...
by Karen | Mar 8, 2024 | Straight Wives
Hey, Straight Sister, I’m thinking of you on this International Women’s Day! The theme for 2024 is “Inspire Inclusion,” so I thought I’d write a post to inspire you to include yourself in your own story and recovery! You are SO totally worth it! If you’re...
by Karen | Feb 23, 2024 | Advocacy, Straight Husbands
Earlier this week, The Project ran a story about the “rise in middle-aged women across Australia coming out as lesbians after decades-long relationships with men.” They are important stories, and I acknowledge that all people deserve to live happy, authentic lives. In...
