Aromantic communities tend to include a high proportion of young people, and more and more people are discovering aromanticism at earlier ages. While it is wonderful that there is increased education allowing people to find community when they are young, it also means that we need to be aware of the specific experiences, joys, challenges, and struggles faced by aro young people.
In honor of the International Day of Youth, August 12, we are highlighting the experiences of aro people under the age of 20. In order to protect their identities and prevent online harassment, we have not included any social media handles. Thank you to all who volunteered their time and shared their experiences.
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