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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 14, 2023 | Mixed-Orientation Relationships
It was a Tuesday, in 1989. Valentine’s Day. The day of romance. The day I accidentally got engaged to a gay man. Well, the engagement wasn’t accidental, but I certainly hadn’t intended to get engaged to someone who was more attracted to men, than me! The...
by Karen | Jul 14, 2022 | Healing and Recovery
When you first find out your husband is gay, it’s difficult to imagine ever being happy again. Your heart is broken, and the future looks bleak. When thinking about your future, you’re forced to choose from a repertoire of unappealing options. With good...
