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About FortySixty:
What is FortySixty all about?
FortySixty.Org is a compilation of resources for men and the wives of men in midlife transition.
What is the Goal or “mission” of FortySixty.Org?
The FortySixty.Org mission is to first provide sanctuary for men in midlife transition; a “shelter” where he might express himself anonymously without fear of repercussion or of being exposed. We are a “self-help” resource where midlife men may gain the help or understanding they need without the sacrifice of their independence to do so. Secondly we hope to provide an interactive resource for women and the wives of men in midlife transition that will allow further understanding of this often traumatic phase in a man’s life. Our goal is to provide mentorship on a peer to peer level to assist men and women through midlife.
How is FortySixty structured to meet this goal?
FortySixty.Org is structured as a peer to peer Interactive Website Forum where midlife men and women having found these resources may comment on them, ask questions, dialogue, and get further help from other men and women in midlife.
How does FortySixty differ from other web forums?
We don’t believe that there is another website forum like this. Our focus is on men and mentoring through midlife transition in a “private and sheltered” environment. A great many women and wives of men in midlife crisis are being helped at www.midlifewivesclub.com that also includes an interactive forum where both men and women may register and post. We would encourage men and women in midlife crisis to visit that forum to read and be involved at whatever level that they feel comfortable. FortySixty does not intend to duplicate what already exists but rather to research and bring together in one forum, information that may otherwise be time consuming and difficult to find. We have been through the worst of this transition and felt the knowlege and resources we gathered on our search would be of use to others and should not be wasted. Please do not consider us “another” or alternative midlife club forum.
What exactly does “peer to peer” mean?
FortySixty.Org provides an opportunity for mentorship whereby men and the wives of men in midlife transition may find others in like circumstances who may assist them through this often traumatic phase of life. Although professional counselors are welcome in our forums we expect them to set aside their “professional cloak” and to simply relate as peers with others in midlife transition. Simply put, by the words of Author, C.S. Lewis: “Think of me as a fellow patient in the same hospital who, having been admitted a little earlier, could give some advice.” Lewis seems to have articulated the intent of our FortySixty Forums.
Who should join the FortySixty Forum?
Firstly we want men who have already traversed their way through a midlife crisis or transition to join. These men have already placed a value on the rest of their life and have much to contribute to men that are yet to travel this path.
Secondly; but even more importantly, are the men that are in midlife crisis now. You need to avail yourself of the experience of men that have already passed through. Your life may depend on it. Men that are secretly or covertly involved in an extramarital affair and are confused about how this will affect their lives and marriages should join now. Men that are near the bottom of life’s barrel should join now. Christian men who have compromised their belief structure need specific help in a private environment where your lives will not be destroyed or exposed should join now. Men that are guilt ridden over secrecy or compromises need to join. Men that are trying to get their lives or their marriage back need to join. We want you involved here.
Thirdly, women or wives of men in midlife transition. The emphasis for women here is understanding and secondarily survival. Women and wives that have passed through this traumatic time of life can encourage or mentor those that have just entered this period of transition.
The emphasis at FortySixty is for men who may be in midlife crisis without overlooking the needs of the wives of these men.
Christian women in particular have issues to deal with during this phase that are unique to their belief structure. We invite Christian women to join and receive support from women that have passed this way before.
How is the site financed?
FortySixty.Org is independently sponsored and does not accept donations. Advertising is not permitted on the site.
Future plans that include a book and resource “store” section may help offset costs of operation; but we are not to be considered a competitive marketplace for these resources. These same materials may be available from book sellers at a competitive rate allowing us to keep our original intent – the compilation of resources for men and the wives of men in midlife transition.
Do you provide professional counseling services on your site?
FortySixty.Org does not provide professional counseling or psychotherapy. We encourage those in need to consult with local counseling professionals for these services.
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