12 Comments
User's avatar
M. Tonita Austin's avatar

Wow thank you for this essay. I've never heard of limerence or sexual anorexia before. I appreciate the work you put into your writing and your research.

Open Secrets Magazine's avatar

M. Tonita Austin - you're the winner of our giveaway of a copy of When Longing Becomes Your Lover! We'll DM you on Substack or you can email us at opensecretsmag@gmail.com with your mailing address.

M. Tonita Austin's avatar

Oh wow, thank you!!! ❣️

Tara's avatar

Really interesting, truthful, well-researched and I liked that you share a reflection after a good time later and found who you needed and what you needed!

Ollie - ifOnlyi...'s avatar

Thank you for your honesty. Writing such a story is true bravery and something that comes from your heart.

Congratulations on your many successes; they make the reading even more interesting, indeed.

How do you follow up after this story, Amanda? Looking forward to reading more.

Blessings, Ollie

Amanda McCracken's avatar

Thank you!! Not sure what’s next. I need a breather;)

Alana Sheeren's avatar

It’s fascinating how those childhood “jokes” can become these deep pain points that wreak havoc on our lives. I’ve got my own version of that.

Thank you for telling your story.

Jazmine Becerra Green's avatar

Fascinating. It makes me think of all kinds of desires we resist.

Michele Peters's avatar

Thank you for this essay, Open Secrets Magazine and Amanda. Today is the first time I have heard the term "sexual anorexia." Fascinating read.

Angela Lam's avatar

Absolutely stunning article/essay! Well researched and personal as well.