"When I came out as abrosexual to a close friend in 2020, their initial response was disbelief and questioning. They asked when I made this decision and even questioned if it was a legitimate label, as they had never heard of it before. Unfortunately, this exchange led to the end of our friendship. For those unfamiliar with abrosexuality , it's essentially when someone's sexual orientation fluctuates and evolves over time. As I read and re-read the text, the dismissive tone of their message pierced deeper with each pass. Here I was, vulnerably sharing my identity with someone I trusted, only to be met with scoffs and doubt. While it's often said that tone can't be fully discerned from a text message, the lack of support was palpable. It felt judgmental, immediately casting doubt upon my words. Unfortunately, this individual isn't the sole voice of skepticism regarding my abrosexuality – and I fear they won't be the last. Growing up, the term "abrosex...