Hello,

This is my first post. I have recently moved to Oz from the US and I am trying to get settled. I learned of Freedom 2 b[e] from a friend. I am in the midst of a divorce from my wife. We have three children. My children are back in the US. My wife is divorcing me because she learned I had been unfaithful to her with other men. The moment she learned about the infildelity, she filed for divorce–no talking, nothing. I am devastated. I am in Oz attempting to build a new life. I am confused and do not know where I stand in regard to my sexuality. I am hoping that Freedom 2be can be a resource during this time.

Cheers,

Ian

Hi Ian, welcome to the forum – and to Australia!

It must be incredibly tough to be so far from your family, though. I really hope you can find us to be a source of support and understanding.

Even if we haven’t been through exactly the same situation, I’d like to think that everyone here can understand just how difficult it is to deal with the impact of non-standard sexuality – within ourselves, and dealing with the reactions of others as well.

It’s okay to be confused here.

- Trevor

Hi Ian and welcome for sure. I cant even imagine what things are like for you right now but you arent alone, thats for certain. By all means if there is anything you would like to ask or just to air please do, many times thoughts and scenarios swirl round in circles in our minds and even if they dont seem to make a lot of sense when you write it out, its better to get it out, someone is always bound to relate and we will certainly support you as best we can.

well Ian….looks like everyone has beaten me to it……I guess by now you feel welcomed.

So many of us have walked a similar journey……with some slight variations. They often include inappropriate responses from family members and friends who because of their own ignorance and issues …..treat us poorly.

You have here something I didn’t when I went through something similar…..a group of people who won’t judge or have any agenda except to offer our support…a listening ear….and if you are interested…..some insights and suggestions from our own journey.

hope to hear more from you here.

PS…..you’ll see I’ve moved this post from the discussion to telling our stories….I hope you don’t mind.