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 | Jul 22, 2025 | Healing and Recovery, Straight Spouse
Your marriage imploded when you discovered the truth about your partner’s sexuality or gender identity. The shocking news that your husband is gay, your wife is lesbian, or your partner is transgender has obliterated everything you thought you knew about your...
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...
by Karen | May 27, 2023 | Betrayal Trauma
Was it ‘love at first sight’ when you met your partner for the first time? Or perhaps it was more of a slow-burn effect. Either way, something about them was obviously appealing enough that you wanted to know them more. As the relationship developed and...
by Karen | May 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Media Coverage
When a closeted LGBT person marries a straight partner and then later comes out of the closet, many people celebrate them for speaking their truth so courageously. Unfortunately, there is typically little or no acknowledgement of the straight spouses living in the...
