Jen<p>New Blog Post: Existing As I Am</p><p>"As someone who has spent their entire life proving the doubters wrong with regard to disability, I am not surprised at the way things are going."</p><p><a href="https://stardustrohrig.com/2025/02/27/existing-as-i-am/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">stardustrohrig.com/2025/02/27/</span><span class="invisible">existing-as-i-am/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://jenrweb.com/tags/Disability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Disability</span></a> <br><a href="https://jenrweb.com/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a>+<br><a href="https://jenrweb.com/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a><br><a href="https://jenrweb.com/tags/Agender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Agender</span></a></p>
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James Baillie<p>I think this is from Finn Longman is worth reading re history, sexualities and specifically asexuality and "friendship". </p><p>Mocking the old school historians' adage of "clearly they were just friends" has become common but... sometimes they actually were, sometimes there's no "just" about friendship, and to understand past people we should make earnest attempts to broaden our view of what relationships can look like.</p><p><a href="https://finnlongman.com/no-platonic-explanation/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">finnlongman.com/no-platonic-ex</span><span class="invisible">planation/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://scholar.social/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>history</span></a> <a href="https://scholar.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a> <a href="https://scholar.social/tags/aroace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aroace</span></a> <a href="https://scholar.social/tags/aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aromantic</span></a> <a href="https://scholar.social/tags/asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asexual</span></a> <a href="https://scholar.social/tags/medieval" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>medieval</span></a></p>
The Ducky™ 🇬🇧<p>"Oh the irony: Aros & Aces know more about attraction"
🖼 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heckin.unicorn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@heckin.unicorn (Instagram)</a><br><br>RE: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kv7sv4lynbv5s6gdhn5r5vcw/post/3licdvijw4s2u" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kv7sv4lynbv5s6gdhn5r5vcw/post/3licdvijw4s2u</a></p>
Jordi (Flopsome Opossum)<p>Shout out to my fellow <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aromantic</span></a> and <a href="https://beige.party/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> folks on this day for absolutely no reason whatsoever.</p>
Grand méchant Looping<p>«On subit une pression permanente» : aromantiques et asexuels en ont ras le cœur de la Saint-Valentin. </p><p>La fête commerciale de l’amour romantique approche, et avec elle s’intensifient les pesantes injonctions à nouer des relations sentimentales et sexuelles normées, qui ne conviennent pourtant pas à tous. </p><p>(abo ou bypass paywall clean) <a href="https://anticapitalist.party/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> <a href="https://anticapitalist.party/tags/Aro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aro</span></a> <a href="https://anticapitalist.party/tags/Ace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ace</span></a><br><a href="https://www.liberation.fr/lifestyle/intimites/on-subit-une-pression-permanente-aromantiques-et-asexuels-en-ont-ras-le-coeur-de-la-saint-valentin-20250212_IGCQFUK2FBEOPORFECMCBRPUIM/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">liberation.fr/lifestyle/intimi</span><span class="invisible">tes/on-subit-une-pression-permanente-aromantiques-et-asexuels-en-ont-ras-le-coeur-de-la-saint-valentin-20250212_IGCQFUK2FBEOPORFECMCBRPUIM/</span></a></p>
Lanie Molinar Carmelo<p><strong>🌟 Introduction Post 🌟</strong></p><p>Hi everyone! 👋 I'm <strong>Lanie Molinar Carmelo</strong> (she/her), and I'm thrilled to join the amazing community here on <strong>allovertheplace.ca</strong>! Here's a little about me:</p><p><strong>🧑💻 <strong>Who I Am</strong></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Conservative <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/Christian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Christian</span></a> woman</strong> and <strong><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/Aroace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aroace</span></a></strong><br></li><li>Totally <strong><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a></strong>, living with multiple <strong><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/chronicIllnesses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chronicIllnesses</span></a></strong><br></li><li>Advocate for <strong><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/DisabilityRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityRights</span></a></strong>, passionate about creating a more inclusive world 🌍<br></li></ul><p>I'm a <strong><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/UsabilityTester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UsabilityTester</span></a></strong> and an aspiring <strong><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/AccessibilityConsultant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibilityConsultant</span></a></strong>, working to make technology better for everyone, especially those of us with disabilities. I'm most passionate about helping those with multiple disabilities, as it's an area that doesn't get enough attention.</p><p><strong>🐾 <strong>Meet Squeaker!</strong></strong></p><p>I'm also the proud human to my 10-year-old Miniature Pinscher, <strong>Squeaker</strong>, who is the best little companion anyone could ask for. 🐕💖 He drives me nuts sometimes, but I don't know what I'd do without him. My profile picture features me with Squeaker, and my header shows him wrapped in a blanket with just his adorable face peeking out!</p><p><strong>📚 <strong>What I’m Studying</strong></strong></p><p>I'm currently learning:</p><ul><li>Digital Accessibility through the <strong>BIT Accessibility Analyst Course</strong></li><li>Literary Braille Proofreading via the <strong>NLS</strong></li><li>Programming on platforms like <a href="https://freecodecamp.org" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">freeCodeCamp</a> and <a href="https://codecademy.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Codecademy</a><br></li></ul><p>My goal is to develop accessible apps that empower people with disabilities, contribute to open-source projects that promote inclusion, and just do what I can to make the world more accessible.</p><p><strong>💡 <strong>What I Do</strong></strong></p><p>I run or co-lead several online support groups for people with multiple disabilities. These groups provide safe spaces to connect, share resources, and talk with others who "get it." You can find them here:</p><ul><li><strong>Facebook</strong>: <em>Multiple Disabilities Peer to Peer Support Group</em><br></li><li><strong>Discord/Mailing List</strong>: <em>MultAbilities</em><br></li><li><strong>Clubhouse</strong>: <em>People with Multiple Disabilities</em><br></li></ul><p>Right now, my focus is on growing these groups and making connections with others who are passionate about supporting multiply disabled individuals. If you're interested in joining or collaborating, feel free to reach out or check out my website at <a href="https://laniecarmelo.tech" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">laniecarmelo.tech</a>, where you'll find links to all the groups!</p><p><strong>🎮📖🍴 <strong>My Interests</strong></strong></p><p>When I’m not advocating or studying, you can find me:</p><ul><li>Exploring <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>technology</span></a> and experimenting with self-hosting on my Raspberry Pi 🖥️<br></li><li>Reading <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/SciFi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SciFi</span></a>, <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/Fantasy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Fantasy</span></a>, <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/Mystery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mystery</span></a>, and some nonfiction 📚<br></li><li>Playing <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/AccessibleGaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibleGaming</span></a> titles like incremental games, puzzles, RPGs, roguelikes, and MUDs 🎮<br></li><li>Enjoying delicious food—especially <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/chocolate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chocolate</span></a>, <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/seafood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>seafood</span></a>, <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/milk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>milk</span></a>, and <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/cheese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cheese</span></a> 🍫🧀<br></li></ul><p>I also love swimming 🏊♀️ when my health allows it.</p><p><strong>🛠️ <strong>My Goals</strong></strong></p><p>One day, I hope to found a nonprofit organization to support multiply disabled individuals. The nonprofit would:</p><ul><li>Provide peer support groups</li><li>Help fund assistive technology</li><li>Advocate for education and employment opportunities</li><li>Collaborate with disability-focused organizations to improve accessibility</li></ul><p>For now, I'm focused on running my support groups and building connections that could help make this dream a reality. If you have ideas or resources—or just want to chat—let me know! 🤝</p><p><strong>🤝 Let’s Connect!</strong></p><p>I’m always happy to chat about:</p><ul><li>Accessibility in <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tech</span></a> or tech in general<br></li><li>Disability advocacy<br></li><li>Programming (<a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/HTML" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HTML</span></a>, <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/JavaScript" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>JavaScript</span></a>)<br></li><li>Braille<br></li><li>Books<br></li><li>Or just life in general!<br></li></ul><p>Feel free to follow me here or check out my website at <a href="https://laniecarmelo.tech" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">laniecarmelo.tech</a>.</p><p><a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/Introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Introduction</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/DisabilityCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/AccessibilityMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibilityMatters</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/Blindness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Blindness</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/AutismAcceptance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AutismAcceptance</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/ChronicIllnessWarrior" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChronicIllnessWarrior</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/TechForGood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechForGood</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/DisabilityAdvocate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityAdvocate</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/OpenSourceProjects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSourceProjects</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/BrailleLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrailleLiteracy</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/GamingWithDisabilities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GamingWithDisabilities</span></a> <a href="https://allovertheplace.ca/tags/InclusiveDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InclusiveDesign</span></a></p>
Klara! ❤️<p>Hello fellow aro/ace people! After coming to <em>the realization</em>, I've been more inclined to notice just how much music is about sex and love.<br>I just want to preface by saying that I have nothing against a song being about that and I think it's good that artists write about things dear to them. I still enjoy a good deal of love songs for many reasons.<br>What has happened though, is that after realizing that people genuinely feel what they sing (albeit maybe exagerated), which I was previously oblivious to, I feel like there's not as much music catered to my experience, I guess?<br>What I'm looking for is song recommendations for songs about other joys/aspects in life, maybe about really good friendships, or other aroace bangers? :verifiedaroace:</p><p>Boosts welcome!</p><p><a href="https://im-in.space/tags/aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aromantic</span></a> <a href="https://im-in.space/tags/aro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aro</span></a> <a href="https://im-in.space/tags/asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asexual</span></a> <a href="https://im-in.space/tags/ace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ace</span></a> <a href="https://im-in.space/tags/aroace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aroace</span></a></p>
taalith phen<p><span>hi i'm taalith or just tay 4 short<br>i'm a headmate of </span><a href="https://transfem.social/@varimbehphen" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@varimbehphen</a><span> but i have way diff interests an stuff<br>she calls me her sister an that kinda tracks cuz she acts like an annoying older sis<br>i like black comedy (heathers is prolly my fave movie) and horror (but i dun get 2 watch much cuz vee is a wuss about it)<br>i tend 2 be kinda quiet an keep 2 myself alot cuz i get overstimulated ez<br>i dun like touch unless it's some1 i rly know well an trust an even then its situational<br>i'm ace an prolly aro 2 <br>neway i wanted 2 try this cuz i miss talking 2 ppl i dun live inside<br></span><a href="https://transfem.social/tags/introduction" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#introduction</a> <a href="https://transfem.social/tags/plural" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#plural</a> <a href="https://transfem.social/tags/aroace" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#aroace</a></p>
Lanie Carmelo<p>Hello, caneandable.social! I'm Lanie, a 33-year-old <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Christian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Christian</span></a> woman from Pipe Creek, TX. I'm <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/aroace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aroace</span></a>, <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/TotallyBlind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TotallyBlind</span></a>, <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a>, and living with multiple <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ChronicIllnesses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChronicIllnesses</span></a>. I've just moved over from tweesecake.social, so I'm excited to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces!</p><p>A bit about me:<br>- I live with my mom and stepdad, who are my caregivers<br>- I have a Miniature Pinscher named Squeaker<br>- Currently studying programming on freeCodeCamp.org and codecademy.com and Braille proofreading through the NFB<br>- I work as a usability tester and aspire to become an <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>accessibility</span></a> consultant<br>- My goal is to create a nonprofit for people with multiple <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/disabilities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>disabilities</span></a></p><p>My interests include:<br>- <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Gaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gaming</span></a> (especially accessible games like incremental/idle games, word games, puzzles, RPGs, roguelikes, and MUDs)<br>- <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Technology</span></a> and <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cybersecurity</span></a><br>- <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/RareDiseases" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RareDiseases</span></a> and <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityRights</span></a><br>- Reading (sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, and nonfiction)<br>- Swimming<br>- Gardening (planning to start soon!)</p><p>I'm passionate about <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>accessibility</span></a> and creating a more inclusive digital world. I run online groups for people with multiple disabilities and am active in the <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityCommunity</span></a>.</p><p>Some of my <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> conditions include occipital neuralgia, intracranial hypertension, Empty Sella Syndrome, fibromyalgia, hidradenitis suppurativa, GERD, gastroparesis, IBS, sleep apnea, migraines, and non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder.</p><p>I use various devices to navigate the digital world, including a Windows computer, iPhone, Android tablet, Fire TV, Echo Dot, Apple Watch, wireless headphones, and a Braille display. <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AssistiveTechnology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AssistiveTechnology</span></a></p><p>I'm always eager to connect with others who share similar experiences or interests. Feel free to reach out, especially if you're into <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AccessibleTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibleTech</span></a>, <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityAdvocacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityAdvocacy</span></a>, or if you just want to chat about books, games, or life with multiple disabilities!</p><p><a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Introduction</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/NewHere" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewHere</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/BlindMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlindMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AutisticMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AutisticMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ChronicIllness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChronicIllness</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ProgrammingLearner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProgrammingLearner</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AccessibilityAdvocate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibilityAdvocate</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityRights</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/mastodonmigration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mastodonmigration</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/autism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>autism</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/autistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>autistic</span></a></p>
PaulaToThePeople<p>It's :AsexualFlag: Ace week!</p><p>And I have a request for all :AromanticFlag: :AsexualFlag: allies: Please reflect on the following questions:</p><p>Disclaimer 1: I'm probably not going to include everyone with the words I use, but please let me know, so I can edit and learn.</p><p>Disclaimer 2: I'm also going to use language that lets you know what I assume is the answer to a former question. But all answers are true and valid. Please don't feel pressured or judged by my words. Some of the questions are simply void depending on your answers before.</p><p>1. Do you prioritize your romantic or sexual relationships/constellations/encounters/interests over your friendships?<br>Do you for example spend more time, money and energy on people who are not or you don't want to be "just friends"? Do you give more love to them? More attention? Would you rather stop everything your doing and travel to the middle of nowhere because one of them wants to see you right now, compared to a friend? Do you think your friends initiate contact more often then you and spend more effort in keeping the friendship going whenever you have people in your life you want to be with romantically or sexually?</p><p>2. Do the people you have romantic and/or sexual feelings for deserve the extra attention, time and affection? Do they treat you better than your friends? Is it easier with them or if not, do they give you something your friends can't to make it worth it? Are encounters with them better for you and your (psychological) health than encounters with your friends? Who do you think is more sore or jealous if you spend more time with someone else? Does that mean the other is feeling good about being second best?</p><p>3. Do you think society as a whole values romance and sexuality more than platonic love? Do you think that's justified? Do you think that the words we use cement those societal differences (e.g. phrases like "I want >more than< friendship")? Do you know a lot of movies or TV shows where a friendship is the main theme like a romance is in romance movies?</p><p>4. Do you think aro/ace people might be lonely and feel left out in such a society (not to say that aro/ace people can't be in romantic or sexual relationships/constellations and that friendship is the only format availible to all aro/ace people)? Do you think some of your friends that are single and not dating (right now) long to spend more (quality) time with you? Do you think some of your friends might like to tag along when your doing something (depending on the activity) with a person or persons in the romance/sex-category? Do you know or think that some of your friends are aro/ace?</p><p>5. Have you ever had a platonic crush? Do you know what queerplatonic means? Do you think you could handle it well when a friend has queerplatonic feelings for you that you don't reciprocate? Would it be the same or different than unreciprocated romantic/sexual feelings? Do you think you could be a qpp/bff to an aro/ace person while also being in a romantic/sexual partnership/constellation? Do you think the other person/people in the partnership/constellation would be okay with that? Would you prefer if they were?</p><p>I encourage you to look up any words you don't know and/or ask me about them. Many words don't mean the same to everyone and I can only give you my definition. But please don't ask randomized misinformation machines.</p><p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/AceWeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AceWeek</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/AsexualWeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AsexualWeek</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/AeAro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AeAro</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aromantic</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/aromanticism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aromanticism</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asexual</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/asexuality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asexuality</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/ace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ace</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>relationships</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/friendships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>friendships</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/friendship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>friendship</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/platonic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>platonic</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/QueerPlatonic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>QueerPlatonic</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/qpp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>qpp</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/ally" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ally</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/QueerAlly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>QueerAlly</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/AroAcAlly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAcAlly</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/questions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>questions</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/SelfReflection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SelfReflection</span></a></p>
artisanrox<p>me: *reads a story*</p><p>me: i love these characters! They are so complex and interesting and neat and magical!</p><p>my asexuality/aromanticism: i will make sure you *never* understand what truly motivates any of those characters</p><p>me: k.😭👍.</p><p>💜💜💜🖤🖤💀🖤🖤💚💚💚</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Asexual</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aromantic</span></a><br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AsexualProblems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AsexualProblems</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/LGBT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBT</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a></p>
artisanrox<p>Being asexual and aromantic (and certainly being aplatonic doesn't help) in an allo world feels like everyone else hangs out together in one giant DND game and has a total blast, and I'm never told when the games are.</p><p>💜💜💜🖤🖤💀🖤🖤💚💚💚</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Asexual</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aromantic</span></a><br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AsexualProblems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AsexualProblems</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/LGBT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBT</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a></p>
artisanrox<p>When u reading a story about demons and their various attractions and their haunts and heartbroken pasts and you realize they're more normie than you are 💀 </p><p>💜💜💜🖤🖤💀🖤🖤💚💚💚</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Asexual</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aromantic</span></a><br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AsexualProblems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AsexualProblems</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/LGBT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBT</span></a> <br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a></p>
nate :verified_br: :verifiedtrans: :shadow:<p>tinha feito introdução na minha conta que só posto em inglês (<a href="https://cooltrans.men/users/nate" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nate@cooltrans.men</a><span>) então vou fazer aqui também!<br><br>olá, sou um autista gaúcho </span>:asexual_flag: :aromantic_flag: :transgender_flag:<span> (ele/dele) quase perto dos 30, eu falo de tudo, de personagem fictício à geopolítica, culpem meu cérebro por coisas assim acontecerem do nada. <br>capivarinha.club é uma instância sharkey nova pt-br, quando </span><a href="https://capivarinha.club/@piuvas" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@piuvas</a><span> abrir vai ser sucesso. <br>espero que esse post federe até chegar no acre, tenho fé viu. <br><br><br></span>:capivara: <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/intro" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#intro</a> <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/introduction" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#introduction</a> <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/introdução" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#introdução</a> <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/brasil" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#brasil</a> <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/brazil" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#brazil</a> <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/trans" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trans</a> <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/aroace" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#aroace</a> <a href="https://capivarinha.club/tags/actuallyautistic" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#actuallyautistic</a></p>
DaxAeterna ✨ (witchandry)<p>Not much time left to <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/QueerYourBookshelf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>QueerYourBookshelf</span></a>! Make sure you head to <a href="https://www.queeryourbookshelf.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QueerYourBookshelf</a> to find over 400 queer books, all priced at $0.99 USD or comparable prices internationally!</p><p>Get your <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/sapphicbooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sapphicbooks</span></a>, <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/achillenbooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>achillenbooks</span></a>, <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/bisexualbooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bisexualbooks</span></a>, <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/aroace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aroace</span></a> books, <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/transbooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>transbooks</span></a>, and more! </p><p>Including mine, STARS AND SOIL, a <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/sapphic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sapphic</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/epicfantasy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>epicfantasy</span></a> book with tons of court intrigue, magic, and revolution! </p><p><a href="https://toot.cat/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bookstodon</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/IndieAugust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndieAugust</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/QueerBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>QueerBooks</span></a></p>
D3ad_un1corn 🏳️🌈🇪🇪🇸🇪<p>thought i'd make a little <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>introduction</span></a> post.</p><p>hi, i'm D3ad_un1corn ["dead unicorn"], or D3ad ["dead"], whichever you prefer.</p><p>i decided to join since i've recently gotten more into this whole fediverse thing.</p><p>some things about me:<br>- make music as a hobby (hopefully as a career one day)<br>- autistic and queer (aroace)<br>- anarchist/antifa/anticap<br>- he/him or they/them pronouns<br>- used to be really into hoyoverse games (raiden shogun is a huge comfort character still, so i might post about her a bit too much at times)</p><p>my pfp is a unicorn oc i designed in 2019, it used to be much more realistic, but the chibi version was drawn by vert_vivo on ig (they're a very talented artist and have made all my unicorn art ever since)</p><p>last but not least, i have a very cute cat :3</p><p>if there's anything else you'd like to know, feel free to ask! (i may take a moment to answer since my social anxiety gets bad even online lol)</p><p>tags: <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/autistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>autistic</span></a> <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/musician" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musician</span></a> <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/adhd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>adhd</span></a> <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/neurodivergent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>neurodivergent</span></a> <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/aroace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aroace</span></a> <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>europe</span></a> <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/estonia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>estonia</span></a> <a href="https://bark.lgbt/tags/anime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>anime</span></a></p>
Zoe 💜<p>This account had been sitting empty for a year as I didn't have the spoons to restart on the fedi after my old instance went down so this will be my <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/introduction" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#introduction</a><span> <br>I am very lazy so it will just be a list of hashtags c:<br></span><a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/autism" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#autism</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/adhd" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#adhd</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/audhd" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#audhd</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/neurodivergent" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#neurodivergent</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/disabled" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#disabled</a><span><br></span><a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/trans" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trans</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/queer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#queer</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/asexual" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#asexual</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/aroace" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#aroace</a><span> <br></span><a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/tech" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tech</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/FOSS" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FOSS</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/solarpunk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#solarpunk</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/libre" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#libre</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/gamingonlinux" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gamingonlinux</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/linux" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#linux</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/xmonad" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#xmonad</a><span> <br></span><a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/socialist" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#socialist</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/socialism" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#socialism</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/anarchist" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#anarchist</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/anarchism" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#anarchism</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/ecosocialism" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ecosocialism</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/ecosocialist" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ecosocialist</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/nonsectarian" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nonsectarian</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/politics" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#politics</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/auspol" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#auspol</a><span> <br></span><a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/plushies" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#plushies</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/rubiks" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#rubiks</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/linguistics" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#linguistics</a> <a href="https://blahaj.zone/tags/purple" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#purple</a></p>
Ina Chara<p>My <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> bracelet from <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://turtleisland.social/@Tzipporah" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Tzipporah</span></a></span> came in the mail today ~ 🧡💛🤍🩵💙</p>
Tzip<p>🧡 💛 🤍 🩵 💙 </p><p>This beautiful custom <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> pride bracelet is on its way to <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://turtleisland.social/@ina" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ina</span></a></span></p><p><a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/Aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aromantic</span></a> <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/Asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Asexual</span></a> <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/CvkvlvBeadwork" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CvkvlvBeadwork</span></a> <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/Cvkvlv" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cvkvlv</span></a> <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/Pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pride</span></a> <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/PrideMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PrideMonth</span></a> <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/Pride2024" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pride2024</span></a></p>
Ina Chara<p>I've used the <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/Asexual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Asexual</span></a> label since high school, but never thought I could fall under the <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/Aromantic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aromantic</span></a> umbrella. However, it's something that's been on the back of my mind as I've always felt ambivalent towards romance in general.</p><p>Yesterday I started using the <a href="https://turtleisland.social/tags/AroAce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AroAce</span></a> label and so far it feels right :)</p>
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