A blog by Katie Cruz
From B4U-ACT: https://www.b4uact.org/self-disclosure-study-may-23/ B4U-ACT is supporting a new study conducted by Zsuzsi Bayer, a masters student at Instituto Humanista de Psicoterapia Gestalt (IHPG) in Mexico. The study aims to explore the experiences of people who choose to confide in someone about an attraction to children. You are eligible to participate in this study if you are at
I can feel it. We’re building something big here. People are showing pride in themselves, and our orientation. MAPs are taking care of their own. People are organizing, educating others. I’ve seen the promised land. We may not get there today, or this year, or in a few years… but we will reach the promised
UPDATE: The donation goal has been reached. Thank you to everyone who donated and shared. Katie’s sites in need of donations Ok, I hate to ask this. The hosting for my sites is coming due on May 17. These sites include: A MAP In Love The Mirror Project MAP Merch Shop I am running low
MAPs Who Are Parents Wanted for New Study Study Leads: Dr. Craig Harper, Dr. Rebecca Lievesley Postgraduate Researchers: Bryony Gill, Olivia Pointer, Nottingham Trent University The aims of the research project are to investigate parenting-related characteristics of people both with and without sexual attractions to children. People who are attracted to children and are also
Survey: Understanding how individual characteristics affect attractions to children You are invited to take part in a study aimed at understanding the characteristics of people, including children, that people find attractive. This survey will ask you some questions about you and your attractions, before asking you to rate the attractiveness and characteristics of photographs of
This is from a post on Visions of Alice forum: Quote used with permission. YGL wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 The irony of minority, repressed groups like us (and homosexuals a few decades back) is that most MAPs probably feel this way, i.e. they would be willing to come out (or at least be more
MAPs Wanted for Study on Interpersonal Relationships This survey investigates the experiences of MAPs in their relationships with friends, family members, and partners. It asks about the general importance and quality of interpersonal relationships, and perceptions of social stigma. You will also be asked about your specific relationships with people you have disclosed to (where
For Immediate Release: MAP Merch Shop is proud to announce the launch of our brand-new eCommerce site. At MAP Merch Shop, we understand the importance of expressing your identity and showing pride in who you are. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer a wide variety of high-quality products designed specifically for the MAP community. Our
I was recently asked how I was able to accept myself as a minor-attracted person. It was only after I realized: I didn’t choose this orientation. An unchosen orientation doesn’t make one evil. I’m comfortable with my feelings. I know that I have no bad intentions and would never hurt anyone. Especially a little girl.
Anonymous survey for friends, family members, and partners of MAPs Friends, family members, and partners of MAPs play an important role in their lives, but little is known about how these people experience having a relationship with somebody who is attracted to children. This survey will explore the experiences of MAPs’ friends, family members, and