The Keys to Self-Acceptance

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Katie Cruz

Writer/Activist

syndicated from A MAP In Love

This journal entry is the opinion of the author, and not an official position of MEDAL.

This piece was originally published Mar 24, 2023.

I was recently asked how I was able to accept myself as a minor-attracted person. It was only after I realized:

  • I didn’t choose this orientation. An unchosen orientation doesn’t make one evil.
  • I’m comfortable with my feelings. I know that I have no bad intentions and would never hurt anyone. Especially a little girl.
  • I know who I am and what I’m not. No one can take that away from me. I don’t need anyone’s permission to exist.

These are the keys to self-acceptance as a MAP.

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Katie Cruz

Writer/Activist | A MAP In Love

Katie Cruz is an activist who joined the MAP community in 2007. Since then she has committed herself to serving the members of the MAP community, through wisdom, fellowship, and art. In 2022, Katie started her blog A MAP In Love, which has gained a following in the MAP community. In 2023, Katie started MAP Merch Shop, a venture to help MAPs show pride in their orientation. Katie continues to support the MAP community, by helping other activists launch and maintain projects. Katie is a founding board member of MEDAL, where she hopes to bring awareness and advocacy of MAPs to the mainstream.

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