Peaceandlove67 Article: It's Hard Being Asexual

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posted by Peaceandlove67

I didn't intend on 写作 this originally, but I just felt like venting, so here I go. Being asexual isn't easy, but it's part of who I am. I can't exactly change that. What's hard is some people can't accept it.

I thought that I wouldn't be bullied once I was in college. I still get bullied for being asexual. It's indirectly, unlike when I was in high school. At least, I'm not getting beat up for it.

I overheard one person saying that the reason I'm asexual is that I can't get a date. I could if I wanted to. I have been asked out 由 a few people, but I turned them down. They just weren't my type. One of them didn't even like rock and roll. That's a deal breaker for me.

For the longest time, I've actually been afraid to date. When I was in high school, there was one guy who told me that I would like sex if I tried it. He then told me to meet him after school. I did not meet with him. I went straight home. I'm sure if I had met with him, he would have raped me. After opening up to some of my 老友记 here about it, Layla pointed out to me that I shouldn't let just one incident make me afraid of dating. I'm not currently looking. I'm waiting for romance to find me.

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BingoPB I'm sorry you're having a hard time, Antonia. I hope those people who make fun of you don't have any friends. They don't deserve them, especially not a wonderful friend like you. Only a few people know about me being asexual, and I think I'll keep it that way.

80smusiclover1 I agree with Kayla. Those bastards are just losers. Remember that you are very special no matter what they say about you. *Hugs*

Rubyrings They don't get it, that's all there is to it. And they don't deserve to have you around. I can't believe they assumed that just because you haven't had any dates means you "can't" get any.

Peaceandlove67 *returns hugs* Thanks, everyone.

Roldan13 Antonia, don't pay them any mind. They just don't know anything about anything. You're a great person. Remember that.

Peaceandlove67 Thank you, Jill.

ktichenor I'm so sorry that happened. Those people are just jerks! Tbh I went through some of the same things with so called friends while I was struggling to figure out what I was so I understand. Just remember you're a strong and great person and we're here for you, always. *hugs!*

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Ten Fun Facts About Peaceandlove67

posted by Peaceandlove67

Before I begin, I'd like to thank 80smusiclover1 for the inspiration.

1. I am generally optimistic, but I wasn't always like that. I had a little help from my friends, especially RocknRollSoul60.

2. When I'm feeling really happy, I tend to start sentences with "dude" and end them with "man." For example, "Dude, I just got a discount on that Beatles CD, man."

3. My least 最喜爱的 color is pink. I don't dislike pink, but I'm not crazy about it. You'll never see me wearing a 粉, 粉色 t-shirt.

4. I rarely wear long sleeves. Sometimes I'll wear a sweater over one. I typically wear a leather 夹克 in the...

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Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

Despite the fact that Louise was kicked out the the hate group, she still had the attitude of one. My parents had to go out of town for a weekend. At one point, Louise began beating me. She then left the house. I packed up some things and went to Gavin's house. Gavin answered the door. I said, "Gavin, I just came to say goodbye." He looked at me curiously and asked, "Where are 你 going?" I said, "I'm running away." He became wide-eyed. He said, "Please don't run away! That will only end in disaster. 你 might get hurt 或者 worse!" I said, "It doesn't matter." He said, "Quinn, it does matter....

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Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Part 5

posted by ChiliPepperLuv

As the months passed, the hate group began to hate Louise, and she was kicked out. I found it rather amusing. I said, "It's pretty embarrassing when a hate group 你 like hates you." She became pale with embarrassment. "What's wrong, Louise?" I 说 without much sympathy. "You're looking quite pale." She glared at me. "Yeah," Gavin said, "your face is starting to match the cliffs of Dover." I fell on the ground laughing. Louise said, "You suck, Gavin!" He said, "Hey, I'm not the one who beats the hell out of my sibling. Do 你 think you're trying to make her holy 或者 something?" I continued...

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Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Part 4

posted by Peaceandlove67

The 下一个 morning, I woke up to a wonderful smell. Gavin's mother was cooking breakfast. She insisted that I stay for breakfast, so I took the kind offer. I thanked Gavin and his family for their kindness and went on my way. Gavin insisted on walking with me, so I said, "Okay. It won't be so lonely that way." Along the way, we ran into my parents. My mother said, "Quinn, we've been looking everywhere for you. Where have 你 been?" I explained everything. My father thanked Gavin for helping me out. They then worked it out that Gavin's house would be my 安全 place if my parents would not be home....

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Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Part 3

posted by ChiliPepperLuv

As I was making my way back home, I didn't notice that my shoelaces were untied. I didn't care either. I tripped and fell. Just then, someone helped me up and asked, "Are 你 all right?" I said, "Yeah. Why do 你 care?" He said, "I was just making sure 你 weren't hurt. That's all." I said, "Sure. You'll act like 你 care, and then, you'll go waltzing to Louise just like everybody else!" He said, "I'm sorry. Who's Louise?" I looked at him, and said, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize 你 were new here." He said, "There's no hard feelings." He spoke in an English accent. He appeared to be about...

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Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

One night, my grandmother came to me in a dream. She said, "It seems that things aren't going so well here." I said, "No, they're not. Louise is teaching Sunday school for a hate group." My grandmother said, "Louise is awful young to be a Sunday school teacher. She's hardly a woman yet. She's only sixteen." I told my grandmother everything Louise had 说 to me. My grandmother said, "Those are horrible things to say, especially to a child. 你 haven't even turned twelve yet." I said, "I know." The 下一个 morning, I reluctantly went to school as usual. Kyle was my only friend. I could talk to...

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Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Part 1

posted by ChiliPepperLuv

I woke up in the middle of the night, frightened out of my wits. I was relieved to see the light from my night light. I took some deep breaths and 说 to myself, "It's all right, Quinn. 你 just had a nightmare." I stared at the ceiling, reflecting on the events of the past couple of weeks. After my grandparents passed away, I had moved to a different state with my family. Mother wanted to keep the tradition of going to church, since my grandfather was a pastor. Unfortunately, we unwittingly ended up with a hate group, similar to that of Westboro Baptist Church. My older sister, Louise, loved...

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Eulogy of My Dog, Fluffy

posted by Peaceandlove67

I haven't written any 文章 on my 粉丝 club in a while. I felt like 写作 a eulogy about my dog, Fluffy. Fluffy was my 秒 female dog. I remember when I got her. My aunt and uncle and I were visiting with my grandmother's sister in Florida. One of her neighbors happened to be breeding Smooth 牧羊犬, 大牧羊犬 puppies. I took one of them 首页 with me, and I named her Fluffy for the sake of being ironic. She was the most vocal of all the 狗 I've had. She was also very motherly. When we adopted Roxy, my Pit Bull, Fluffy accepted the pup as her own. She did the same with my Rottweiler, Stone, and with my newest dog, River. When my first dog, Diesel, passed away, Fluffy grieved 更多 than the other dogs, save for Sadie, my Labrador. Fluffy grieved really hard when we 迷失 Sadie a 年 ago. Fluffy was really smart, too. She knew hundreds of words and phrases, and I cannot possibly name all of them. I miss her very much, and so does everyone else. I'll never forget her. May she rest in peace.

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New Religion: The First Tour Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

It was the last night of New Religion's tour. After playing most of the songs from their album, they played a few cover songs, including System of a Down's "Ego Brain". That song had helped Erin through many, many hard times. Towards the end of the concert, Erin decided to play the final song. She said, "I'm going to play the last song. Many of 你 who ever received an autograph from me may 或者 may not have noticed that I always sign right-handed, yet I always play 吉他 left-handed. Well, here's the reason. I do this in memory of my dear friend, Barry. He was a big Paul McCartney fan. When...

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New Religion: The First Tour Part 5

posted by Peaceandlove67

Some weeks passed, and the members of New Religion were asked to give another interview. The interviewer asked, "How did 你 all meet?" Erin said, "We all met in high school, except Paul and I met before then." Paul said, "Erin and I met in the eighth grade. She had recently 迷失 her best friend, and she was depressed. I knew she needed a friend." Lola said, "They later met me and Carl in high school, and we started a band." The interviewer asked, "How did 你 come up with the name, New Religion?" Erin said, "Well, when I was a kid, I thought I was a Christian, but I started to become disillusioned...

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New Religion: The First Tour Part 4

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It was close to Christmas. The members of New Religion decided to go spend time was their families. Sadly, Erin's grandmother passed away. It was devastating for Erin. When New Religion picked up their tour, many people wanted to interview Erin. Lola said, "She 迷失 a loved one. How do 你 think she's doing?!" Carl said, "Erin needs time to mourn her grandmother. She doesn't need a microphone in her face." Paul said, "She's been through so much. Leave her alone!" Erin thanked her 老友记 for standing up for her. She later said, "I now know how Paul McCartney felt after John Lennon got shot." Lola hugged her. Things did get better for Erin with time. She 迷失 so many she loved, but she kept going and never gave up.

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New Religion: The First Tour Part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, the members of New Religion went on a hiking trail. During the hike, Paul got carried away and did not pay attention to the slope in front of him. He took a hard fall. His mates rushed to the slope. They could see him lying on the hard ground. "Paul!" They cried. "Are 你 okay?!" He grunted in response. Lola said, "Oh, no! He's hurt!" Erin carefully made her way down to Paul. Carl and Lola followed. Erin knelt down beside of her friend. He groaned in pain. She said, "Talk to me, Paul." He said, "I think I've broken my leg." Lola and Carl made it to Paul. Carl asked, "Paul, do 你 think...

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New Religion: The First Tour Part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

The members of New Religion had been to New York. Their 下一个 stop in their tour was Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a bit different from New York, but they thought it was a beautiful city. Erin especially liked it. She said, "So far, the only city I've seen that was 更多 beautiful than this was Rockingham, North Carolina." Paul said, "It certainly a beautiful city. If I'm thinking correctly, one of the members of Red Hot Chili Peppers was born here." Lola said, "Yeah, I think so. It was Anthony Kiedis, wasn't it?" Carl said, "Yes, it was. He was born here on November 1, 1962." Paul said, "Geez!...

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New Religion: The First Tour Part 1

posted by Peaceandlove67

The members of New Religion had released their first album, Broken and Mended, which was named for Erin's song. After the release of the album, the band went on tour. Carl was the most excited about it. He had traveled to many places, and he really enjoyed it. He said, "I can't wait to start our tour. I 爱情 to travel!" Erin was the most nervous, as she was afraid of heights. She said, "I'm not really comfortable with heights." Lola said, "I'm sure you'll be fine." Erin said, "If 你 get me high enough, I'll pass out." Paul said, "Don't worry, Erin. I'll sit 由 the window." Their first show...

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更多流行的 Than 耶稣 Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

The 日 after I was released from the hospital, my friend, Alyssa, paid me a visit. She said, "I just heard what had happened. Are 你 okay?" I said, "I'm badly hurt, but the doctor 说 I should recover." She said, "I'm glad for that. Why didn't 你 come to me instead of running away?" I said, "I just didn't think things through, Alyssa." She said, "Ellie, promise me 你 won't run away. You'll come to me instead." I smiled and said, "It's a deal!" Sometime later, Grandpa and I found the owner of the house on the other side of the forest. That kind man saved my life. The least I could do was...

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更多流行的 Than 耶稣 Part 6

posted by Peaceandlove67

Lying on the snow-covered ground, injured, I was sure I was going to die. I then saw the owner of the house approaching me. I had seen him in his yard on many occasions, but I never saw him up close until that day. He knelt down beside me. He asked, "What are 你 doing out here 由 yourself?" I faintly said, "I got 迷失 in the blizzard." He noticed the blood-stained pants leg. He said, "You don't look so good. You're pale." He then pulled up my pants leg and saw my leg was badly wounded. He said, "You're badly hurt, too. I better get 你 to a hospital." He picked me up to carry me to his truck....

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更多流行的 Than 耶稣 Part 5

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I continued walking through the forest. It was so cold. I could hear the snow crunching under my feet. Suddenly, it began to snow. I couldn't really see where I was going. I made another step, and I heard a snapping sound. Immediately after the snapping sound, I felt a sharp, stabbing pain in my leg. I thought, I must've broken my leg. I'll try to get up to see the damage. When I tried to get up, it felt like something was keeping me from getting off the ground. It was almost as if I was chained. I uncovered a hunter's trap in the snow. Grandpa had shown me how to disassemble a hunter's trap...

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更多流行的 Than 耶稣 Part 4

posted by Peaceandlove67

It was a Saturday morning. I had spent Friday night with my grandparents. Grandpa took me 首页 Saturday afternoon. Father was waiting at the door. He said, "Ellie, 你 have homework this weekend." I said, "I already did it last night, Father. I did it before going to Grandma and Grandpa's. Don't 你 remember?" Father glared at me and said, "Don't get smart with me, Ellie." I said, "I'm not being smart with you. I'm telling the truth." He said, "Let me give 你 what my father gave me." He slapped me across the face. The forced knocked me to the ground. Grandpa put himself between me and Father...

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更多流行的 Than 耶稣 Part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

Shortly after coming 首页 that evening, Father got some alcohol to drink. One drink led to another, and the 下一个 thing I knew, he was shouting at me. He said, "Grandpa told 你 about his hellish lifestyle, didn't he?!" I said, "I don't think it's hellish. He didn't hurt anybody." Father said, "I suppose now 你 want to live that lifestyle." I said, "Father, it doesn't matter how one lives, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. It's fine to be a Christian, but it's not okay to beat the hell out of people in the name of it." I guess he knew I was referring to him. He beat on me a while and...

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更多流行的 Than 耶稣 Part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

Every Sunday, my parents and I would go to my grandparents' house. Grandma always fixed a nice lunch. After helping Grandma wash the dishes, I would go outside, weather permitting. Usually, I'd find Grandpa sitting under the big White Oak in his garden area. Often, his Alaskan Malamute, which he named Wolf, would sit 下一个 to him. One Sunday, he said, "Hi, Ellie. Why don't 你加入 me?" I did. Grandpa actually introduced Mother to the Beatles. I asked him about John Lennon's statement about the Beatles being "more 流行的 than Jesus." Grandpa said, "That John. He was always very opinionated...