it's global

I just came across this exerpt:In the current issue of the Economist they have a story about homosexuality in China, and in it there was this interesting assertion:

The desire for male descendants has had many baleful consequences in China, and in recent years one that used to be hidden has come to light. Millions upon millions of women are trapped in loveless and often miserable marriages to homosexual men. [...]  It is estimated that 15-20% of gay men in America marry heterosexual women. But Liu Dalin, a pioneering sexologist now retired from the University of Shanghai, has put the share in China at 90%.

I am one of millions upon millions...but I am no longer trapped. It's tough enough in America, but I cannot imagine what the women in some of these very male dominated countries suffer through. I hope we can eventually reach them with the message that they are not alone.

debbie

real hope ahead

Hello friends. It has been almost a month since I wrote on my blog. I'm so sorry. Things have been hectic at work and I don't have internet at home right now. Life is ok; moving along. Kids are good. Life as a straight wife is always interesting. I am so glad to be legally, physically, and emotionally separated from my gay husband. I will let you all know when I can finally say he's my ex husband. Tough stuff for all of us, though. I shared my story with two friends last night and it was interesting to tell it from the place of being 14 months post leaving the home and 12 months post discovering the reality of him being gay; not healed of being gay as he had claimed. All of my children have been told my side of the story now and with God's grace they're progressing in their understanding and acceptance of it. A lot could be worse, but in time a lot will be better as well. Last night at bible study, the leader asked us each to chose one word that describes where we are now as we look ahead a bit  in our lives. I chose the word "hopeful". I like that word. The last time I was in a place like this I was separated from an abusive man and pregnant with my second child, a daughter who I decided to give the middle name Hope to. I had gone through very tough times and was looking ahead with hope. I am doing the same now. I hope all of you can too.

Take care and feel free to write anytime.

debbie