#tinyblondewarrior

That is SOOO interesting!! I'd love to be able to do that.

I've had back pains since forever! Like, legit since fifth grade or something.

Strangely, that's one of the few movies inaccurately adapted from a book that I actually like.

Damn. No blog is perfect, and I didn't have a chance to super thoroughly vet them. Siiiigh. 

Granted, I do understand where they're coming from. For folks who aren't cis, there's usually some kind of mental conflict or dysphoria or discomfort going on their whole lives, before they know the terms. It's like being asexual - you might not have known that was the word you needed, but it didn't change who you are, it just described the way you already felt. 

... for a couple of years, and I don't want to change it again, only to have them disregard me. I also don't want them to think that I'm copying the ace in our group. I already have to deal with a family who doesn't really believe in asexuality...

... and I'm scared of being laughed at or ignored. What do I do?

You don't have to come out to them if you don't want to. If you do, I'd probably do it casually, maybe in the context of an existing conversation. And if they're good friends, it shouldn't come across as copying. Groups of friends don't typically consist of "the straight one," "the ace," "the bisexual," or what have you. In my experience, people of like orientations tend to find it easier to be friends - "in real life," I have three such friends, and we all realized our asexuality at different times. So ideally, your friend the ace should be welcoming, and your friends should be very accepting. 

Just be honest, make the point that you didn't change, but rather realized something you already are.

That’s my name too.

Of course! … I’ll do my best.

oh man friend, definitely do not feel obligated to do it