I’m not even in the US and I’m worrying. Especially due to the fact that I’m both Moroccan and queer (specifically aroace). Guess I’m not visiting the US at all during his term.
This is the advice I’m following. And it’s really sad because I was so interested in seeing the US in person for a really long time. Now some scumbag came to ruin it all.
At least us ace folk can hide more easily. Nobody knows I’m ace unless I specifically tell them. I don’t hide it - it’s just not a topic that comes up. I’m just a single dude as far as most people know.
It’s not really as easy for me because I’ve been a victim of sexual harassment quite a few times, mostly by men (I am male). Classmates keep resenting me for “not acting normal” and have accused me of misogyny and being gay. Parents called my asexuality “not normal at all”. Hell, my dad accused me of atheism simply for not wanting children. I just can’t stand being bullied by society all the time.
You live in a place where nobody has an issue with not being interested in relationships. But where I live, it’s literally a giant problem.
Also, yeah I might not get deported, but I could still face arrest, you know. At this point it’s a miracle nobody managed to convince the police that I deserve to be in jail in my country, let alone the US under the new Trump administration.
And I never wanted to immigrate to the US, I just wanted to drop in and say hi, spend time for a few weeks and leave. That alone requires a visa too, you know. And different countries get different amounts of restrictions. I’m just glad I’m not banned from entry altogether. And even then, facing prejudice is still very possible.
I’m not even in the US and I’m worrying. Especially due to the fact that I’m both Moroccan and queer (specifically aroace). Guess I’m not visiting the US at all during his term.
Don’t visit us. Don’t travel here. They need to understand there’s financial consequences to making this country unwelcoming.
This is the advice I’m following. And it’s really sad because I was so interested in seeing the US in person for a really long time. Now some scumbag came to ruin it all.
We’d love to see you after we fix our little fascist infestation.
Ace of hearts here:
At least us ace folk can hide more easily. Nobody knows I’m ace unless I specifically tell them. I don’t hide it - it’s just not a topic that comes up. I’m just a single dude as far as most people know.
It’s not really as easy for me because I’ve been a victim of sexual harassment quite a few times, mostly by men (I am male). Classmates keep resenting me for “not acting normal” and have accused me of misogyny and being gay. Parents called my asexuality “not normal at all”. Hell, my dad accused me of atheism simply for not wanting children. I just can’t stand being bullied by society all the time.
Screw ‘society’. You’re better than ‘society’.
If you’re ever in Seattle, DM me and I’ll take you to breakfast.
Always there’s some new insider lingo I don’t know. Sounds good, but what’s it mean?
Romantic asexual. My gf and I do all the couple stuff, minus the sexuality.
Ah, got it, thanks.
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You live in a place where nobody has an issue with not being interested in relationships. But where I live, it’s literally a giant problem.
Also, yeah I might not get deported, but I could still face arrest, you know. At this point it’s a miracle nobody managed to convince the police that I deserve to be in jail in my country, let alone the US under the new Trump administration.
And I never wanted to immigrate to the US, I just wanted to drop in and say hi, spend time for a few weeks and leave. That alone requires a visa too, you know. And different countries get different amounts of restrictions. I’m just glad I’m not banned from entry altogether. And even then, facing prejudice is still very possible.
You quite literally ruined my day.
Too many idiots and trolls walk among us, but that one’s gone.
Phew.