Inspirational
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This Is Our Stonewall
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America (and the world) is in chaos. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is under threat. Every marginalized community is facing hate, and our rights are being trampled. The progressive left are angry and fighting back. The resistance is strong. We as…
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You can change the world; Make friends
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Build an army of friends. To change society, you have to play a social role in it. Your friends become your allies. First I want to clarify the kind of friendship I mean. I mean the sort of friendship where…
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No one can tell you how you feel.
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Excerpt from a conversation I had with another MAP Just know that having an orientation doesn’t make you a monster. It doesn’t mean you are destined to act unethically. You explained your feelings for children in your previous email. Don’t…
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The Keys to Self-Acceptance
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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…
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Who Does This Help?
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This piece was originally written on Jan 29, 2023. One of the philosophies I try to adhere to is asking: Who does this help? In the midst of conflict, ask yourself who is this helping? What good can come out…
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Letting Ourselves Be Vulnerable
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This piece was originally written on Jan 5, 2023. I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow MAP through video chat yesterday. This person is someone I’ve talked with for a few years online. I’ve always gotten good vibes from…