A woman discovered her true self after three decades, embracing her identity as ‘abrosexual’.
Emma Flint, after years of searching, came to understand that she is ‘abrosexual’. Upon breaking the news to a friend, they responded with curiosity and support: “When did you come to this realization? Is this a recognized label? I support you, of course, but it’s new to me.”
For those unfamiliar with the term, ‘abrosexual’ describes a person whose sexual or romantic attraction may vary over different periods. According to Web MD, someone identifying as abrosexual might find themselves drawn to different genders over time. For instance, they could feel attracted to men at one point and women later on, experiencing shifts in the intensity and focus of their attractions.
Upon learning this term, Emma found it resonated deeply with her own experiences.
Emma shared her insights in a heartfelt article featured in Metro: “I only came across the concept of abrosexuality two years ago at the age of 30. Before that, identifying my sexuality was tough because of how rapidly it would change,” she explained.
“I’m aware that not everyone will know what it means – to be fair, neither did I until recently – but respecting others’ identities is key,” she mentioned. “Thankfully, my friends and family have been incredibly supportive, making efforts to understand more about my identity.”
She continues, “It’s challenging when I hear things like ‘you’re just confused’ or ‘why not just call yourself bisexual?’ I refuse to fit into a box defined by others’ limited perspectives.”
Emma advocates for the idea that we are all continuously discovering parts of ourselves, which is a normal part of personal growth and development.
“My hope is that one day abrosexuality will be recognized as a normal aspect of identity, rather than being dismissed or labeled as a ‘trend’, as some of the hurtful remarks have implied,” she expressed.
Emma concluded with a profound realization: “I no longer worry about my sexuality, because it finally makes sense to me, and ultimately, that’s what truly counts.”
