Category: Asexuality
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Stages of Grief in Fandom
Background: Harry Potter taught me how to read, literally. I grew up with the books and the movies; the characters and actors were always my age. I graduated high school when the last book came out and graduated college when the last movie came out. When the release date for the Deathly Hallows book came Read more
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Ace Education on Heartbreak
“I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed. ‘Never be ashamed,’ my ol’ dad used ter say, ‘there’s some who’ll hold it against you, but they’re not worth botherin’ with,’” – Hagrid, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” Today is International Asexuality Day. The first was celebrated in 2021. The goals of the day Read more
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Treat Yo Self
Maybe you got one card and went to one dinner with one person. I’m sure it was a spectacular Valentine’s Day. But (shockingly) I enjoyed mine too. I bought myself (and a friend) themed cupcakes and cookies. We had dinner together. I got absolutely fabulous messages from three close (but geographically distant friends), a facetime Read more
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ACE Explainer – Still Wanting Relationships
I’ve received a lot of great feedback on my most recent essay published in the Jewish Women’s Archive, “Asexuality: A Text Study,” as well as some really thoughtful clarifying questions. In the spirit in which those questions were asked, and the mission of continuing to educate, I’ve put together a few extra explainers below on Read more