I just lost a long-time mutual and friend who is also aro (I'm aroace) because I apparently post too much about my continued frustrations with aspec and especially aro exclusion. How am I supposed to even begin to deal with this? I apparently care too much about my own people being represented and acknowledged in the community that I'm actively alienating those same people who supposedly care about me personally?
I'm sorry that happened to you, Anon. Aspec and aro exclusion is a real issue, and one I get frustrated by a lot too, especially in more general LGBTQIA+ spaces. And the only way to fix issues like that is by talking about it and bringing attention to it.
Sorry you've gotten pushback like that over it, you're definitely allowed to post about what's important to you on your own blog (and while they're also allowed to curate their own feed, ending a friendship does seem extreme on their end). This may be a case though of some friendships you may be better off without, even if it does hurt in the short-term.
All the best and take care, Anon.
