OurPath (formerly SSN) Open Forum / Amazing changes coming to SSN

**Posted by clintonia** April 27, 2021 10:34 pm

Thanks for the details Kel. I'm glad you're looking to get it published in a peer-reviewed journal, possibly the APA. I hope it sparks additional analysis than just the survey.

Also thanks for this, OHC. I've begun exploring this whole topic the last few months, which I hadn't been onto previously. I've read JK Rowling received heated criticism for a related point on feminism, in an attempt to stand up for women's protection. (You may know more about this than I-- I've never taken a women's studies course; just a Men's Studies!)

OutofHisCloset wrote:
I'm understandably sensitive on this question of definitions and labels, and who determines how things will be defined and labeled, as trans activists and my trans-identified ex equate femininity with female, and insist that "woman" is defined not by one's biological sex but by one's performance of femininity. In order to claim his "woman-hood," my ex "performed" an extreme (and misogynistic) femininity, and re-defined me as "butch" and "lesbian," neither of which I am.

And it's not just me, individual. It's we females, we women, all of us. It's the erasure of femaleness, it's female erasure. "Woman" is being taken from us, and we're being redefined as "cis," or as "uterus havers" or "pregnant people."

**Posted by CMaree23** July 18, 2021 3:43 pm

Years ago I served as a contact for the Florida SSN chapter for folks with bisexual partners that wanted to make their relationships work. I would be glad to serve as a contact for that situation again. I'm not sure it would be in the form of a moderator or just a contact to reach out to but I just wanted to put it out there if there is a need. Been on this journey for over 14 years after discovering my husband is bi.

**Posted by Steve** July 29, 2021 4:27 am

Hi Everyone... Did the new website and new integrated forum ever happen or is this still the official 'open forum'?

**Posted by OutofHisCloset** July 29, 2021 6:59 am

There's been no official announcement of the new site, and this one is currently quite active.

**Posted by TangledOil** July 29, 2021 10:56 am

I believe Kel stated that it was expected to go live in August, at least that was the goal.

**Posted by Sam (Admin)** July 29, 2021 1:11 pm

As of right now August is still possible. Last bugs are being worked out. Changes may look major but our mission hasn't changed. Stay tuned.

**Posted by TangledOil** August 1, 2021 7:28 pm

Can’t wait to see what changes and/or additions may be coming with the new site!

**Posted by Daryl** August 1, 2021 8:10 pm

longwayhome wrote:
It’s a venting place for all I get that but can we at least remember the shock and that heartache we all left in this early days snd show some empathy. Some compassion. Especially when it’s posted under Support or you see you it’s a new poster.

Absolutely agree with this.

**Posted by Ellexoh_nz** August 1, 2021 11:52 pm

longwayhome wrote:
..I’ve found since I joined SSN, the camaraderie in letting people share their stories in their own time seems to me, at least to be disappearing......

If you don’t have the patience for it. Don’t respond......

In my opinion on a website such as this the difference between our situations and our varied approach to others only enhances our acceptance of each other. I haven't noted a lessening of camaraderie but realize the pressures in this world at the moment could make it appear that way

Elle

**Posted by OutofHisCloset** August 2, 2021 8:58 am

I'm not sure if this is relevant to why people might post here only once, but SSN has a Facebook group, and a lot of people may be going there.

Speaking just for myself, when I first posted here I was met with a range of responses, some "challenging" some "soft," and I benefited from both.