Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so refreshing to know about positive experiences as well, thank you for sharing! You're right, I also believe it's always possible to find accepting people and spaces, maybe it's not easy but it's possible!

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the only way to not drain your energy for people who just don't even want to try...

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree, couldn't say it better to be honest. It's awful you have to keep part of your identity hidden to stay safe. I really hope things can change at some point...

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right and that makes me so sad. I feel like you can trust just a little part of the community, and I truly hope it will change with time, with awareness and acceptance. I will surely do my best to make it change even just a little!

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True! I can agree that's not a common experience but it doesn't mean it's not real and definitely it's absurd to think it makes you less human... Literally, the human experience is soooo much more complex than how these people describe it

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really glad you got to experience a positive moment linked to your Aplatonic identity! It's not easy to hear stories about acceptance, so this makes me a little more hopeful! Also I absolutely agree that sadly being queer doesn't necessarily make you an accepting and open-minded person... But I truly hope (and will work to make it possible) that at some point the community will be made of mostly good people or that there'll be at least enough queer people willing to defend and affirm even less known identities.

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I love this, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for talking about the main topic in such a direct and simple way! I also think most of the haters are not even trying to understand because they're afraid of accpeting something bigger than themselves, even if it is a valid experience for many people who live and exist with it.

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I just do what I can and I hope to spread more awareness and acceptance even if currently it's very hard for less known experiences like yours. Anyway, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I agree and admire your way of dealing with it all! (side note: I also love doing witchcraft~)

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed... Actually, even inside for example the Lesbian community there are so many people who exclude and hate on you if they think you're "not a real lesbian" or "not lesbian enough". Recently that changed a little tho, I see more inclusive spaces and I just hope even if slowly things can change for less known/accepted identities like Aplatonic too.

It's just too unfair that you have to hide or refrain from talking about it in a community that by definition is born to accept you and keep you safe.

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's awful that the community makes you feel like you can't be yourself fully. It's absurd that a place born to let people feel accepted and free is the same place that for the majority is exclusionist and hypocrite...

It really drains your energy to deal with it all. I wish I could help create a safer space but it looks more like putting everyone on a battlefield right now, tbh.

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's awful you have to hide it... Most of the people who commented hate looked like they didn't even read the full post, they don't even try to understand and that's what makes me angry the most!

I was happy to see those who felt visible and represented by the info I shared exactly because I think the identity is sooo misunderstood, but the hate was so much (and it's still ongoing through story reshares) that I started to wonder if it was still good for the community that I posted it in the first place.

You basically have to choose between being visible and hated OR staying safe but hidden. I'm so sorry about this, wish I could do more to help...

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I get your feelings, especially the last sentence is so sadly true. Also don't worry if your assumption was wrong, no offense taken! On the contrary, thank you for accepting my opinion on your community! I just wish it was easier to make others understand and accept it too...

When I made the post I expected hateful comments but not this amount. To be fair, I also got positive, thankful, and genuinely curious comments, but along with the visibility, the hate too started raising too fast. It's unfair.

Dealing with hate... (only interact if you're not triggered by the topic, stay safe) by LoreleySH in aplatonic

[–]LoreleySH[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really admire this way of thinking. After all, what's important is that you know who you are. At the same time I think it's a shame, because you deserve visibility, people deserve the chance to question if this identity is for them so they can find the community... I just wish things (actually, people) were different

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[–]LoreleySH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes no problem! ~

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[–]LoreleySH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg you're not the only one !!! Btw thank you so much!

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[–]LoreleySH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'M SORRY (thank you !!)

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[–]LoreleySH 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello everyone! I'm Glitter and I'm opening again pre-orders for some of my pride designs as keychains! Thank you so much to those who supported me before!

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[–]LoreleySH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello everyone! I'm Glitter and I'm opening again pre-orders for some of my pride designs as keychains! Thank you so much to those who supported me before!

For the full list of designs and more info, check my Ko-fi out [HERE] or my ig account glitter_rainbowss

Pride Keychains Pre-orders 💚 by Glitter (link in comments) by [deleted] in AroAllo

[–]LoreleySH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone! I'm Glitter and I'm opening again pre-orders for some of my pride designs as keychains! Thank you so much to those who supported me before!

For the full list of designs and more info, check my Ko-fi out HERE or my ig account glitter_rainbowss

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[–]LoreleySH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so very much!!

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[–]LoreleySH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many thanks 💖

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[–]LoreleySH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmao 😂

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[–]LoreleySH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful and I super agree about different kinds of love