Language as a Lifeline Deconstructing Asexual Trauma and the Groomer Myth

The absence of identity-affirming language creates profound vulnerability for asexual individuals, leading to internalized shame and systemic trauma. It contrasts the rising cultural "groomer" narrative with hard demographic data, revealing a systematic misdirection of blame for sexual violence. By examining the psychological and sociological structures of normativity, the discussion highlights how visibility and representation serve as essential tools for survival