#haphephobic

[disability-shout-outs]

Shout out to folks with Haphephobia!

[greenpactbosmer]

I fucking hate that I have to explain that I'm haphephobic (and what that means) for people to not touch me without permission.

And most of the time, they touch me anyways and say some shit like "Oh, I'm just a touchy person. It's hard for me to adjust 🥺" I DON'T GIVE A FUCK

STOP FUCKING TOUCHING ME

[cannibal-mime]

I used to not mind being touched so much even though it gave me a sick feeling.

Now I hate it. Even the thought of being touched makes me scared.

[flowerscentedartist]

And again:

You don't look asexual!

What did you expect me to look like? Unwashed in a potato sack?

I'm a f-ing fashion designer! What do people expect me to look like?

Oh! And my occupation apparently also means I can't be autistic! Because sewing and art can't possibly be a special interest for autistic people!

Meaning I couldn't possibly have a break down if you try to force me to socialize or f-ing touch me!

Sorry. Needed to rant a little. I just recovered from a severe break down.

Why are people so ignorant?

[kitgan]

I was was watching an episode of drawfee and was inspired to do this. Idk XD

[flowerscentedartist]

How it is to live with haphephobia for me.

Me being touched by someone.

Me: "Please don't touch me. I have haphephobia."

People: "What's that mean?"

Me: I'm scared of being touched.

Reaction children: "Oh. Sorry. I wont do it again."

Reaction adults: "So what?" *keeps touching*

[advicefor-yu]

I took my best friend(who i have feelings for) to prom last week and we ended up kissing and he told me he liked me. I'm haphephobic and usually hate touch but I was so comfortable with him, I've never felt that way when I kissed someone before, but I'm afraid if we start a relationship it will ruin us. I couldn't imagine my life without him. Should we stay friends, even with how I feel? It was such a perfect night but is the risk worth it?

It’s worth it if the feelings are there and they’re strong. If you’re too scared to be in a committed relationship with him now, then that is okay! You don’t have to be with him, you are allowed to remain friends. I would tell you to remain friends for now, get to know him better as a person and build your trust with him. If you still have the same feelings for him even after being friends for awhile, then maybe you can think about being in a relationship with him. Don’t force yourself into anything, take things slow if needed, and be gentle with yourself and time. Everything depends on how you feel for him at the end.

[ebb96-blog]

My  EX boyfriend WAs haphephobic

My EX boyfriend WAs haphephobic, I dIDN't mind, I loveD him, very much, I waitED for him.. as long as he needED.. however long it tOOK. He is a truly wonderful human being.