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Scenario

How to handle family assumptions about late-in-life aromantic identity

I came out as aromantic at 35 and now my family keeps asking what happened to me, like I used to be normal and something broke me instead of me just finally understanding who I've always been.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When identity recognition occurs later in life, others may interpret this as change or damage rather than delayed self-understanding.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Asexual and aromantic identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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