26/01/2026
This might feel new.
It might feel confusing.
And if you didn’t grow up with this language, or you grew up with strong beliefs shaped by heteronormativity, you might feel the urge to shut it down.
That reaction makes sense.
But here’s the part we can’t ignore.
Research consistently shows that neurodivergent people are far more likely to fall outside rigid heteronormative boxes, in their gender, their attraction, or both. This isn’t a trend. It’s a pattern that shows up again and again.
Which means this isn’t abstract.
If it’s not your own child, there’s a very real chance it’s
their friend
their classmate
their teammate
their future partner
You don’t have to change your identity.
You don’t have to adopt labels.
You don’t even have to fully understand it yet.
But we do owe the next generation something important.
Awareness, not dismissal.
Curiosity, not fear.
And enough openness that they don’t learn shame before they learn language.
This carousel isn’t about telling anyone who they are.
It’s about understanding how attraction, orientation, and gender actually work, so fewer people grow up thinking they’re broken.
You don’t need to agree with everything here.
I’m simply asking you to stay open long enough to listen.
Part 2 is coming. A reflection tool to notice patterns, with no labels required as I explain more of the what each name actually means.
If this raised questions, or resistance, you’re not alone.
That’s usually where learning starts.
