by Karen | Nov 15, 2022 | Mixed-Orientation Relationships
Last week would have been my 33rd wedding anniversary, but I am no longer married, and it’s no celebration. The movie My Policeman was released on Amazon Prime on the same day as my wedding anniversary. My Policeman tells the story of a closeted gay man who married a...
by Karen | Jun 18, 2022 | Media Coverage
Dear Straight Spouse, I see you. Pride Month can be so difficult. Here in Melbourne, Australia, it is in full swing, as it is elsewhere. This is a great thing for the LGBT community, but not so easy for straight partners and partners of trans people. Most people...
by Karen | Apr 29, 2022 | Straight Spouse
When you discovered that your husband was gay, it probably didn’t feel much like a ‘sitcom’! Unlike the Netflix hit series, Grace and Frankie, your problems couldn’t be fixed in 30-minute episodes, and you probably didn’t have much to laugh about! For that matter, you...
by Karen | Nov 15, 2021 | Mixed-Orientation Relationships
Let’s talk about marriage equality, marriage INequality, and mismatched marriages. In 2017, the Australian government conducted a national postal survey asking eligible voters the question: ‘Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?’ 13...
by Karen | Jun 5, 2021 | Straight Wives
Older straight wives with gay husbands react in their own unique ways after finally discovering that their husband is gay or even transgender. They may feel bereft and alone, mourning for the life and the man who is now a stranger. The grief is complex, layered with...
