CAN (LET’S) was invited to speak with a peer group, hosted by Pathways to Independence, on the topic of sexual health. Our presenter gave an overview of the identities under the 2SLGBTQIA+ umbrella. They also spoke of their personal experience as an asexual, aromantic, queer, non-binary person.
The peer group were very interested by all speakers and great discussion followed. Our presenter was privately told by a participant that they hadn’t heard the term asexual before and it perfectly described their own experience. They were excited to learn more about asexuality. This is part of why we do this work. This person felt alone and isolated and as if something was wrong with her because others told her that everyone has sexual attractions. To learn that she was not alone, that there were support groups, and that nothing was wrong about her was a huge relief.
