Christian Barlow

While I may seem like an open book, that's actually just an introverted tactic to seem like an extrovert! (That tactic also applies to my status as neuro-divergent!)

Mental Illness: To start off with, I suffer from depression and anxiety. I don't often exhibit symptoms in public because it can create awkward situations, which then make my anxiety flare up; which in-turn makes me feel like a burden and causes me to feel even more depressed (it's a vicious cycle!)

Sexuality: Although it's sort-of nobody's business, I'm gay and aromantic. I'm sure you all know what being gay entails, but, being aromantic is probably a strange concept to some of you! Being aro means that I experience no romantic attraction, in other words, I feel no desire to date or get married. I don't feel romantic love the way most people would. However, I still experience sexual, aesthetic, sensual, and platonic attraction. This doesn't mean I will never date or get married but it makes it a lot more difficult to do so!

Please tag: suicide, sexual assault, sexual abuse, mental abuse, verbal abuse, and depression.