How does it happen that a woman, wife, mother and grandmother feels the call to do something for those men who are suffering through the deeply painful experience of separation and divorce, the loneliness in their lives, the loss of family and status as a father, husband and homeowner. I have seen the pain and dejection in those close to me who have suffered through this all too often occurring process. My brother, my son, my friends, even a perfect stranger have shared their painful stories with me.

A chance remark of mine to a friend, "Something should be done about this", connected me with David Shackleton, a thinker, writer, editor of Everyman - A Men's Journal, and a workshop leader on gender and spiritual growth. We shared many discussions and I attended the Everyman Gathering last Spring.

David asked me to become the new webmaster of the Everyman website. This is a big leap for me but I feel strongly called to do something about the prejudice against many men that I see in society, and in the court system.

On June 17th of 2005, my husband and I held a fund-raiser at our home. We staged a traditional singalong. Three musicians - Jack LaFleur and Jason Bouchard on guitar, and Doug Robinson on bass guitar - contributed excellent musical support for about thirty participants. We raised $600 thanks to a very generous group. The money will be used to create the site and pay for the server for a while.

The site will provide a forum for dialogue, articles from Everyman, resources for men, information, ordering forms for back issues of Everyman, recommendations for new books, book reports, news items, action reports and links to other sites for men. If you don't see what you need here, ask for it.

This is a website for you. It's a work still in progress. I ask for your suggestions for sources of new material, articles, recommendations for books, book reports, new links, comments on the forum, questions and last but not least, offers of help. As a novice, I need the benefit of your knowledge and experience. Lets make this a compelling site, one that speaks to men's issues strongly and heartfully.

Ask your questions and tell your stories. Talk to each other. There are men out there who have been in that painful place where you are now. Get help. Give help.