(My) Aromanticism and Mental Health / Neurodivergency

The aromantic flag with the rainbow infinity symbol superimposed on it

This is a post as part of the May 2022 Carnival of Aros blogging event, which is hosted by AUREA (Aromantic-Spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy) in order to collect material for a book […]

The SAM and Mia’s Many Labels

The words "The SAM and Mia's Many Labels" against a pale but bright background of mossy rocks surrounded by fallen leaves

Ever get confused about what your orientation is because it seems to be two different ones, or had a hard time explaining to a friend that just because you think someone is hot doesn’t necessarily […]

The Stability of Being Aro/Ace

Tranquil stream with moss-covered rock banks on either side and a little mossy "island" in the middle, with large smooth rocks visible beneath the smooth surface of the water

The aspec community has a couple regular writing events, the Carnival of Aces and the Carnival of Aros, where a host blogger gets to pick a theme for the month, and other people who wish […]

How I Figured Out I’m Aromantic

Images of the rainbow, lesbian, bisexual, genderfluid, aromantic, asexual, nonbinary, trans, agender, intersex, demiromantic, and demisexual pride flags against a salmon-colored background

On Valentine’s Day, I was browsing Twitter, as one does, when someone reached out to ask what it was like being aromantic, and how I had figured out I was.  Because it was Valentine’s Day […]