A blog by Katie Cruz
A novel activist group and forum known as “MAP Union” has published a list of “VERY Important 2025 Principles,” which they propose as a guide for activism efforts. Improving Visibility of MAPs and AAMs (Adult-Attracted Minors) in society. Combat stigma and misinformation concerning these groups. Promote an accuracy and evidence-based approach to correcting misconceptions. Safe/value-neutral language used to
Excerpt from a conversation I had with another MAP Just know that having an orientation doesn’t make you a monster. It doesn’t mean you are destined to act unethically. You explained your feelings for children in your previous email. Don’t let anyone tell you that those are not your feelings, or that your feelings are
I am seeking a volunteer to manage a particular multimedia MAP activism project. This volunteer would be tasked with: Familiarizing themselves with and sharing the vision for this project. Building and managing a team comprised of many people and jobs that can advance the project forward. Having a basic understanding of the tools and methods
Lol. I’m famous. Or is that notorious? They target me, because I’m the Queenpin. A far-right, TERF site known as Reduxx recently published an article on me (while also misgendering me and linking me to someone else). One thing that stood out is how they decided to edit the screenshot of the DSM that I
Edit: Original Post: Today, I got an email from one of my distributors, stating they have placed a few orders on hold due to content violations. I’ve started the appeals process, but I’m not holding out much hope. In the meantime, I’ve put MAP Merch Shop in Maintenance Mode, while we evaluate our logistics and
I can’t believe I even have to say this. Apparently, some of you have been taking words of my blog posts, and twisting it to fit your narrative. Re: How can such evil exist? People on the fediverse have the audacity to say that I support Israel’s genocide in Gaza. What the actual fuck? I
I have a natural disposition for clinical depression. I think it has something to do with my ADD. I get bored. I’m creatively understimulated. There’s all these things that I want to do, yet for whatever reason, I’m unable to. Whether it’s lack of money, health issues, lack of connections, where I reside, or simply
The Mirror Project was created to archive and preserve MAP history. Unfortunately, I’m involved in so many projects, and haven’t had much time to devote toward adding content. I am seeking a volunteer to help procure content for The Mirror Project. You would be tasked with: Finding notable MAP-related content on the internet If necessary, obtaining required permissions from the
I recently received an unsolicited message asking if I would like to be interviewed about being a minor-attracted person. This would be a great opportunity to share my experience and insight into being a MAP, with an audience that is not generally supportive of MAPs. When vetting the interviewer, it became clear that their site
On May 24, 2022, nineteen children, and two adults were brutally murdered by a heavily armed gunman at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Local law enforcement arrived within three minutes of the gunman entering the school. Hundreds of law enforcement officers responded to the shooting, yet they stood outside the classroom doing nothing for 77
