links

This is the page for links to various other resources.

Please feel free to send relevant links or corrections to webpage@str8s.org

Our 'mother-site', the Straight Spouse Network, is at http://www.ssnetwk.org

To reach the SSN forum (a public 'notice board' forum for anyone - not just list members - with issues related to having a non-straight partner) you can go through the SSN homepage and hit the link in the left-hand frame or go directly to http://www.voy.com/86426/

The following links to mailing lists and many other resources come with thanks to the SSN webmaster........ Please scroll to the bottom of the page for further outside resources.

MAILING LISTS
This part of the page is divided into three sections...

For the Straight Spouse
For Either Spouse
For Both Spouses

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For the Straight Spouse:

Straights Mailing List (STR8S)

Str8s is for straight husbands and wives, who wish to share concerns after their spouses come out as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. On the list, spouses provide each other support as they work out diverse ways to resolve post-disclosure issues. The goal is constructive resolution of individual concerns and, if possible, development of a positive couple relationship, whether or not they stay married

To subscribe to STR8S:
Send a blank email message to str8s-subscribe@lists.str8s.org
Manager's mailbox--manager@str8s.org

Wives of Bi/Gay Husbands

Wives of Bi/Gay Husbands is a closed membership list of women (girlfriends, wives, and ex-wives) of bisexual or gay men. Because membership is closed, the women are free to explore the full range of emotions that are involved in the "coming out" process for the straight spouse. Wives of Bi/Gay Husbands is for the woman who seeks guidance, prayer, support and networking from other wives & women who are dealing with the confusion & loss in their relationship & the effects within the family.

To subscribe:
Visit the web page at WivesofBiGayHusbands

Str8s1
This mailing list is for (current or former) straight spouses of bisexual, gay, or lesbian partners. If you need a place where you can freely express yourself and wish to talk to others that are going through the same thing .. this is the place for you.

To subscribe:
Visit the web page at Str8s1

Straight Monogamous Married Spouses (SMMS)

SMMS is an Internet mailing list for Straight Spouses trying to maintain a MMOM (Monogamous Mixed Orientation Marriage)

To subscribe to SMMS:
Send a blank email message to smms-subscribe@topica.com
or visit the web page at http://www.topica.com/lists/smms

TransSpouses

TransSpouses is an email list for spouses or partners of transgender men or women, including transvestites and transsexuals at any stage of transitioning

Join the list at groups.yahoo.com/group/TransFamilySpouses

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For Either Spouse:

Spouse Support Mailing List (SSML)

SSML is for heterosexual spouse and/or gay, lesbian, or bisexual spouses in mixed-orientation marriages, who are trying to work through relationship problems after the coming out. On the list, spouses and/or couples give each other support for diverse ways of resolving relationship issues following disclosure. The goal is constructive resolution of problems so that a positive relationship can be maintained or restored.

To subscribe to ssml:
Send a blank email message to ssml-subscribe@lists.ssml-mor.org
Manager's mailbox--manager@str8s.org

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For Both Spouses:

Hope-Understanding-Growth-Support (HUGS) - Couples.

A support list for couples where one or both spouse(s) is/are les/bi/gay and the couple is working in a positive way to maintain the marriage. The list is for couples only and both must join.

For more information and instruction on how to join contact: Helen

Monogamous Mixed Orientation Marriage (MMOM)

MMOM is an Internet mailing list for both the Straight Spouse and the Gay/Les/Bi/Tran Spouse trying to maintain a MMOM (Monogamous Mixed Orientation Marriage)

To subscribe to MMOM:
Send a blank email message to mmom- subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or visit the web page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mmom/

TransCouples

TransCouples is an email list for both partners of couples where one partner is transgender, including transvestites and transsexuals at any stage of transitioning

Join the list at groups.yahoo.com/group/TransFamilyCouples

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For AOL str8 spouses only.........

Please join us Monday night, 10pm to midnight, Eastern Time

To get to this chat, paste this link:

aol://4344:892.wmch3.7821398.628984556/

then choose RELATIONSHIPS TOPIC CHAT ROOM

OUR CHAT IS CURRENTLY UNHOSTED (if no one is there when you arrive, stay and others will join you)

Join other Straight Spouses of Gay and Lesbian partners to share common issues, receive recovery support, exchange topical resources and freely express personal experiences, such as impact issues upon children, friends, family and social environment.

This is an open forum for our online support group, and the issues we address are the ones that most concern us. We address the needs of the group as they arise. Bring your questions and concerns to chat.

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Other Straight Spouse Support Resources

For a great variety of general and medical resources, try Str8 Spouses of Gays & Lesbians

A private, safe Resource center for Str8 Spouses of Gay and Lesbian partners. A place to share common issues, receive recovery support,
exchange topical resources, freely express personal experiences and discuss the impact these issues have upon children, friends, family
and our social environment.

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Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere(COLAGE)
Provides support and services for and by the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered parents. For more information on their programs contact:

COLAGE
3543-18th St., #17
San Francisco, Ca 94110
415-861-5437
Website: www.colage.org
Email: COLaGE@colage.org
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Family Pride Coalition

For information about gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender parents and parenting, or about sexual orientation concerns, contact:

Family Pride Coalition
PO Box 65327
Washington, DC 20035-5327
(202) 331-5015
Website: www.familypride.org
Email: director@familypride.org

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Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

Located in and representing communities nationwide, PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

PFLAG
1726 M St., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-8180
Website: www.pflag.org
Email: info@pflag.org

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HRC FamilyNet is a website maintained by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation devoted to the issues of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families.

FamilyNet
Human Rights Campaign
919 18th Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 216-1594
Website: www.hrc.org/familynet
Email: familynet@hrc.org

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The Institute for Authentic Process Healing Authentic Process Healing (APH) is a paradigm that integrates body, mind, and spirit in the journey toward wholeness. It is rooted in a the notion best expressed by Peter A. Levine:

"While life traumas are a fact of life, they do not need to be a life sentence. In fact, trauma can be healed with appropriate guidance and support and even become a significant force for psychological, social, and spiritual awakening and evolution."

Website: www.theinstitute.org

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Gay Lesbian International Search Engine

Our Vision: GLITSE envisions a society that embraces everyone and celebrates diversity, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
Our Mission: Through support, education and advocacy GLITSE promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends.
Education: GLITSE works to educate the public in order to fight the fear and hatred that are often the results of ignorance and misinformation. We offer a wealth of resources to help.

Website: www.glitse.com

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The American Social Health Association.
The ASHA mission is to stop sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences to individuals, familys, and communites.

Website: www.ashastd.org

Links to STD information: http://www.ashastd.org/stdfaqs/

Information for teens: www.iwannaknow.org

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Boston Gay & Bisexual Married Men's Support Group
A discussion group for gay and/or bisexual married men, including many who are working to preserve the marriage and some in the process of separation or divorce. The site includes stories of spouses and how they dealt with the husbands' coming out.

Website: world.std.com/~ewk/

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DHHS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information on sexually transmitted diseases - http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/dstd/personal_Health_Questions.htm

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Medline Plus

For a vast array of links to sexual health information - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexualhealth.html

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TransFamily is a support group for transgendered and transsexual people, their parents, partners, children, other family members, friends, and supportive others.

Visit the website at www.transfamily.org

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WEB PAGES FOR SPOUSES WHO SEPARATE OR DIVORCE

Dean Hughson's Divorce Page provides resources and information on all aspects of divorce, with links of interest.

Website: www.divorcesupport.com

Other web pages for divorce information:
www.divorcenet.com
www.peoples-law.com
www.divorcesource.com

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Consider the Straight Spouse When Leaving a Marriage - http://www.familieslikemine.com/insight/straight_spouse.html
The author is Abigail Garner. Abigail was born into a mixed-orientation marriage that ended in 1978. Abigail's straight mother continues to be an outspoken ally. Gardner's Web site is for GLBT families.
Website: www.familieslikemine.com

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HealthyPlace.com - Mental Health Communities
Largest mental health website. Comprehensive information on psychological disorders and gender issues, medications, active chatrooms, hosted support groups, journals/diaries, online psychological tests, breaking mental health news, and more.