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Dignity & recovery for minor-attracted persons

Minor-attracted persons (MAPs) deserve spaces that are calm, accurate, and grounded in respect. Atlas Pathways exists to support adults who want emotional steadiness, clarity, and practical tools for managing the challenges of a stigmatized identity.We provide education and self-guided practices designed to reduce shame, improve coping, and strengthen day-to-day wellness — without judgment or pathologizing.

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A structured, self-guided 30-day program for MAP adults is coming soon. Sign up below to be notified upon launch.

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Everyone deserves healing

You are not your thoughts. Everyone deserves to understand their own mind without fear or dehumanization. Even if you cannot change your attraction, you can reduce negative impacts on your life.

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Evidence based, MAP informed

Emotional regulation comes from small, practical steps — not perfection. We focus on tools rooted in research that help people feel calmer and more in control.

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While there may be no cure for pedophilia, most are able to control their sexual urges, just like you can find another adult attractive but not assault them. Tools and support make this easier.

This is not something anyone wants to deal with, and many MAPs struggle with related mental health conditions. However, it is absolutely possible to have these feelings and live a positive, fulfilled life.

If you're here you probably already know this is true. Disclosure to a therapist can be overwhelming and risky. Most of the written works are academic, and self help is almost non-existent outside peer support forums & chat.

Most MAPs never harm anyone. Attraction alone does not predict behavior or make you a sex offender, actually harming a child does.

Sexual attraction patterns form early and are not chosen or changeable through willpower. However, therapy and other tools can help with related mental health issues, and support the formation of age-appropriate relationships.

Absolutely not. We refer to MAP as an "orientation" not to conflate it with LGBTQ issues, but to emphasize the depth of this attraction. Atlas Pathways does not condone any inappropriate contact with minors.

About Atlas Pathways

The founder of Atlas Pathways goes by the name Stephanie, who created this organization after seeing a desperate need for accessible, DIY self-healing resources for MAPs while preparing for psychology PhD applications on the topic of pedophilia. Bringing a combination of lived experience, education and...Supporting quote?

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The founder of Atlas Pathways goes by the name Stephanie, who created this organization after seeing a desperate need for accessible, DIY self-healing

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The founder of Atlas Pathways goes by the name Stephanie, who created this organization after seeing a desperate need for accessible, DIY self-healing

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The founder of Atlas Pathways goes by the name Stephanie, who created this organization after seeing a desperate need for accessible

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