06/11/2024
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!
My daughter came up to me nearly a year ago and told me that she is Asexual. I didn't know what that meant at the time, but I have spent a lot of time researching so I could learn how to best support her.
In that time I have learned that as a asexual, she does not feel sexual attraction to others. I know, I know, she's not even 13, why are we talking about "sexual attraction". Well... think about it. When did you have your first crush? How old were you when you had your first boyfriend or girlfriend? I personally never went through a "boys have cooties" stage, and had a "crush" as early as kindergarten. Even if I didn't really know what any of that meant. My first boyfriend was in 5th grade, my first kiss was also in 5th grade.
My daughter will be 13 in just a few short months, and she does not get the feeling that most young girls and boys get when it comes to those things. She has never had a crush. She doesn't come home talking about the cute boy in class. She doesn't feel attraction like a normal teenager does. And you know what? That is perfectly okay!
What I have learned is that even though she is asexual, she could still very well find love one day. She can still live a life full of happiness, love, friendship, and even become a mother one day, if she so chooses. Her life and the way she loves and shows love will just look a little different.
I love my daughter so much, and the fact that she is not afraid to hide who she is from her family and she wanted to do the shoot and gave me permission to post the photos for the world to see, means that I am doing something right. She is not afraid to be who she is. She is unique, kind, brave, beautiful, smart, and 100% herself at all times and she is not ashamed of it.
I only wish I had as much confidence as she does. So enjoy her coming out photo shoot and Happy Pride Month! 💜🤍🩶🖤
