Coming Out as a MAP

Leer versión en españolLer versão em português By shocu Telegram: @shocu7 For many MAPs, the prospect of revealing their attraction to others is frightening. The stigma and misinformation surrounding people with an attraction to minors leaves the average MAP in a state of isolation in which they feel like telling others about their attraction—even toContinue reading “Coming Out as a MAP”

Why the MAP Community Exists

Leer versión en españolLer versão em português By shocu Telegram: @shocu7 The following image perfectly exemplifies just why it is that there is a MAP community. It encapsulates the nightmare young MAPs have to go through as they discover their attraction. It presents the hostility and harassment we have to face by virtue of simplyContinue reading “Why the MAP Community Exists”

Growing Up a MAP

Leer versión en españolLer versão em português By shocu Telegram: @shocu7 I was born to two loving parents who to this day never failed to be there for me. I was raised in a multilingual environment, as I had family members from different cultures. At age 4, my uncle introduced me to the wonderful worldContinue reading “Growing Up a MAP”

Misunderstandings and Attitudes Surrounding Pedophilia / Minor Attraction

Leer versión en españolLer versão em português By shocu Telegram: @shocu7 For many people, the word “pedophilia” or “pedophile” conjures up negative images of unfeeling monsters and abused children. This is not surprising, as most people have been exposed to the term purely through depictions of some of the worst crimes imaginable. The media andContinue reading “Misunderstandings and Attitudes Surrounding Pedophilia / Minor Attraction”