bewildered1 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hello, I am 50 years old and have always felt like I was broken. I was sexually abused by my uncle from the time I was 8 until I was 13 and I just always believed that my problem with sex had something to do with that. The only thing was, it didn't add up. I wasn't traumatized about sex...I just wasn't interested. I am currently on my 4th marriage (guess what broke up the other 3!) and this issue about sex was beginning to cause the same old problems in this marriage of 7 years. I finally had a melt down and told my husband I was tired of beating myself up for my lack of libido. I was ready to end this relationship right there on the spot. Then I started thinking about this "term" I had heard used recently and decided to look it up. "What is Asexual?" All of a sudden, there I was in black and white. How did I go 50 years without anyone suggesting this? I have been to countless shrinks, I even went to Neurofeedback sessions hoping it would fix me. So here I am on my fourth marriage with 4 grown children wondering how to explain this to my Latin husband. I know I'm long-winded, maybe it's just the excitement of not feeling broken and alone anymore, but I am really glad I found this forum. Thanks for reading. Link to post Share on other sites
Maeve Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Welcome and congrats! I experienced something similar. Always thought my lack of interest was due to past trauma. I'd never heard of asexual as an orientation, so of course I thought there was something wrong with me. Tried all manner of therapy and alternative healing methods. It wasn't until I saw the A/Sexual documentary about David Jay that I started to realize the truth. Anyway, very glad you've found your way here! Better late than never 😀 Also, it's a tradition here to welcome newcomers with cake, so here ya go... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Welcome to Aven my friend. You're not alone anymore. Link to post Share on other sites
Hexenkind Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Very much my story - I worked out what it was 2 years ago and I am nearly 51 now!! been with hubby for 30 years now (that’s a lot of compliance) and he’s finding it very hard to accept now the truth is out. Welcome to Aven- it helps to have a circle of support x Link to post Share on other sites
Flowerpotted Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Only just worked it out for myself too. It’s so liberating to know this is actually my normal. Unlike you, I’m no longer married though. Much happier alone. Link to post Share on other sites
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