Tag: asks

I just read that it’s your birthday and I don’t want to ruin that (happy birthday by the way!) but I read your post about how cis heteroromantic aces are LGBT but the thing is, they’re not. While they do face social issues (and that sucks), it’s often misdirected misogyny or occasionally misdirected homophobia. While many aces/aros are LGBT (and we love and support them) people aren’t LGBT just for being ace. You’ve got to be sga/mga and/or not cis to be LGBT.

thanks for the birthday wishes!

I understand that you may feel this way, but I personally see any person who identifies with something non-heteroromantic, non-heterosexual, and/or non-cisgender to be a welcome part of the community. For example, there are cisgender biromantic heterosexuals that are welcomed in the community. There are transgender heteroromantic heterosexuals that are welcomed in the community. They’re just as important a part of the community as anybody else. And as an asexual person myself, it really makes me sad that people don’t see cisgender heteroromantic asexuals or cisgender aromantic heterosexuals as a part of the community. Their identities are valid (and I appreciate you for welcoming them into the community, since it appears a lot of LGBT+ members of the community are against aros/aces being a part of the community) and I personally believe that the LGBT+ community should be willing to work with them.

You haven’t ruined my birthday, so please don’t worry! It’s okay! I’m actually glad you sent a message! 🙂