#sorry if this is a little incoherent i'm a lil tired haha

[questioning-aspec-culture-is]

Is there any compilation for identification and symbolism of the AroAce community, or this community not that specific as demisexual for example. And also any other links to specific help for the community. Because non partnering is still taboo? Do you have any good comebacks when someone tries to question the possibility of happy fulfilling life as non partnering aroace. Want to hear the thought about this. Most people will deem you with any mental disease if you identify as aroace. Thanks ✨

hello! mod amaranth here

Is there any compilation for identification and symbolism of the AroAce community

there's this list here that i found a while back that's quite comprehensive!

And also any other links to specific help for the community.

aurea for arospecs, aven for acespecs, fandom wiki was one i used (but is falling out of fashion and i can see why), and all assorted aspec tags here on tumblr! there's certain blogs that are also good resources :)

Do you have any good comebacks when someone tries to question the possibility of happy fulfilling life as non partnering aroace.

as a non-partnering aroace, i've seen a couple good analogies about how while some things make some people happy, the opposite could be true for others. i'd say either a) explain that it's your business what you do and that only you know what's best for you or b) explain that while some things work for some people, it doesn't work for everyone. just because some people like ice cream, doesn't mean everyone in the world likes ice cream. what about the lactose intolerant people (who actually care about their intolerance and don't just bite the bullet and go anyway)? what about people who don't like sugar? they're still valid. obviously there's better analogies out there but this is one i just thought of off the top of my head.

and yeah, it's frustrating that some people will immediately assume there's something wrong with aspecs or that they (and i hate this) "just haven't met the right person yet".

hope this helps! <2