Gay and Married Men’s Support Groups
I just found this link for the Gay and Married Men’s Association (GAMMA) of New South Wales, Australia, and it reminded me of my own experience with a gay fathers’ group when I was first coming out. Many of those men are still my friends after 25 years.
GAMMA supports men who are or have been involved in a heterosexual relationship, but who have sexual contact with other men. It was started by men who found themselves in a similar situation.
Through various activities and services, they help men who are questioning their sexual orientation.
Similar groups are available across the country, like Gay Fathers of Greater Boston, but you may have to search for them. If you can’t find one, put a notice on Craig’s List or in your local personals and start one.
I have heard about gay weddings. I think I need to know more about it. Your site is nice. I will be coming back from time to time.
Any thing I can do to help? I am happy to talk about our wedding.
We had a small ceremony in our UCC church with just our family and then a huge reception for over 300 people with followed.
We wanted the ceremony to be small and intimate, but we also wanted all o four wonderful friends to share in the experience.
I asked the pastor to preach on two pieces of scripture; 1. Love God and love one another 2. God’s truths are still being revealed. Our minister did a wondeful job with that.
i am a 48 year old married guy been married for 25 years. I have been gay since i was a boy but i did what everyone wanted me to. I have had hook-ups for 15 years until i fell in love with a 19 year old for 3 years. It ended badly.
I came out to my wife kids and family. I have a long story with this but was wondering is there a support group for gay married men in the Charlotte NC area. Thanks
Russ
I am not aware of any resources in NC. I would start first to see if you can find any LGBT agency. They would certainly have a list of all the resources available in the area.
I am a BIG fan of support groups for fathers. It is where I first came out and found myself feeling at home.
If there isn’t one, I would suggest starting one. The one I attended had no leadership or structure. We just got together socially and discussed issues as they come up. How about publishing a notice on Craig’s list, meet in a coffee show or some neutral territory first. Keep it simple. If there is an LGBT resource center, they may also help you get one started.
I am still friends with many of the men who were in my original group, and it began over 25 years ago. We don’t have formal social events, but we do get together and go out or have dinners together.
Even a very simple group can be very helpful so you don’t feel so alone.
Loren Olson
Other ideas?