Our Mission:

Reaching Out: - Expand visibility and access to support for current or former straight spouses/partners of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender mates and for mixed-orientation couples.

Healing: - Increase resources that help spouses/partners and mixed-orientation couples lessen their pain, cope constructively, and nurture their inner strength, to rebuild their lives.

Building Bridges: - Foster understanding between spouses/partners, within families and with the larger community through education and collaboration. Extend collaboration with professional and community organizations to foster understanding within couples and families and with the larger community.

State and country contacts put straight spouses and partners in touch with one another and provide resources to help them cope constructively with:

•     their partner's sexual orientation
•     a non-traditional marital relationship
•     shock, hurt, anger, self-blame
•     sexual rejection and mismatch
•     deception and betrayal issues
•     AIDS, STD's, or other health issues
•     deception, distrust, and confusion
•     effects on children and relatives
•     their own crisis of identity
•     powerlessness and grief
•     loss of meaning in their lives

Support groups operate in many communities across the United States and in several foreign countries.

Network mentors help spouses or therapists set up new support groups.

Outreach members present spouse and family issues to professionals, community and faith-based organizations, and the media.

SPECIALIZED CONTACTS:

•     Spanish Speaking
•     French Speaking
•     Spouses whose spouses are involved in sexual addiction problems
•     Spouses whose spouses are HIV+ or AIDS infected

STATE CONTACTS:
All states have local spouses who are available for one-to-one emails, telephone calls, or get togethers. Just email information@straightspouse.org to be put in touch with someone.

SUPPORT GROUPS:

•    United States Support Groups.
•    International Groups.