I am not a Weapon, nor am I Infectious

Dear Readers,
(Warning: This post is mostly just a ramble, though it does have to do with asexuality.)
Did I ever mention that my family can be rather sarcastic and strange at times? Well, if I haven't then take that last question and make it into a statement. I told my wonderful first cousin that I was asexual yesterday. She looked at me like I was crazy before stating that she didn't know to be happy or sad for me. I told her either would do fine.

We continued having a nice conversation until her phone rang, it was her ex-husband calling. She talked with him for a bit before shouting that if he did not behave, she would sic me on him. She did not want to hug me either. Apparently being asexual makes me into a violent weapon, or some sort of infectious disease.
Now I love my cousin to death, but she can really be a moron. I had to explain to her that I was NOT contagious, and that she and her family would be fine. She just brushed it off and our conversation ended, right after she dyed my hair so that it looks almost unnatural.

My family has a history of being homophobic, with me and a few others being an exception, and also has a long history of disease. My family also has a tendency to not talk about things such as sexual orientations, and apparent "problems" in the family, as if not talking about it will make it go away.
This makes me sad to see. When I ask why our family doesn't talk about it, they all go quiet and avoid the subject. I personally love talking about things to try and make things better. But such is life.

Anyway the main point I am trying to make is that Asexuality is not a disease, at least to me its not. I don't see it as a "problem" and just because I am different doesn't make me into a weapon of sorts that can scare away stupid ex-husbands. I am not contagious and I am not a weapon. I am an asexual named Sarah, and if my family thinks that is strange, well there isn't much I can do, now is there?

Sincerly,
Sarah