All in Personal
Invisible
I gaze at the mirror, as if trying to decipher the ancient mystery of my identity, of my true self–
i am tired of doubting my demisexuality
Asexuality is not a mental illness, but if you’re a depressed and anxious demisexual just trying your best, blaming your sexuality that you’ve suddenly started talking about on mental illness can worsen queer imposter syndrome.
Normal
For a time, it made me feel worse, a freak in all parts of my life. I wouldn’t get my happily ever after, someone to spend my days with, someone who was mine and no one else’s.
A Plastic Rose
But what can a single plastic rose do?
Something fishy
“But you realize he’s probably not asexual.” “Definitely not asexual.” “Then why do you wanna ruin his life?”
My Love is For Me
We need to replenish ourselves before we can offer anything to someone else.
Unconditionally and Irrevocably Asexual
In Midnight Sun, Edward struggles with experiencing attraction in a different way than his partner, and then faces the distinct challenge of trying to explain it. Reading Twilight from his point of view made me feel like someone – albeit a fictional vampire – understands.
Weaponizing My Youth: Growing Up Aromantic and the Fear of Missing Out
"No, I think they really were just friends."
Three First Kisses
Was she indeed dealing with one of those asexuals? I still don’t know…
Spring is Sprung and I Have Not
I am now beginning to see the dichotomy of blooming alloromanticism and allosexuality versus cold aromanticism and asexuality.
Heat Exhaustion
Perhaps I can finish typing this and finally realize that as much as I adored you back then, that adoration is finally leaving.
A Dream
They were nice guys but when I brought up if they were okay with my asexuality they seemed conflicted.
Life under Amatonormativity
Before you realized you were different, you had already made peace with loneliness.
Deliver Me With CornMeal
At my age, 64, I could use the help, especially with the carrot.
My Version of a Meet Cute; One that Happens Decades Later
People say, “You’re in love, you’re married, and yet you haven’t had sex?” Is there only one form of love?
on feminism, asexuality, and resistance
Self-love entails acceptance and compassion towards yourself: you begin to acknowledge that your experiences are valid and important.
untouchable
It’s taken time to untangle these synonyms.