Oh yes, it is pride month. So here is another stereotypical gay furry. Or am I?

I literally fell into the fandom through chance on twitter. Back in Jan of 2017. At the time, i thought my life was going alright. I had just gotten back from a trip to Finland and figured I was doing ok. Wasn't unhappy, but had a lingering thought that something was off. It's no coincidence that I came out a short time later in late February to my best friend. And it was such a relief. I felt like I was floating and time slowed down for the next 3 days, knowing that I was able to "admit" it. Cause frankly, it felt like guilt that I held back for so long.

Furry has given me a place to feel normal. To not feel guilty about what I enjoy and who I am. To not feel shame and to be around others who are exactly like me, except different. Seeing the expressions of positivity and freedom through the fandom. Fursuits and art giving "normal" people an outlet to truly shine. That is something I wanted, and think I may have finally obtained.

So this piece will remain cemented in my life story. It will forever express the connection of becoming a furry and coming out to myself and to the rest of my world. Two events that have changed my life forever, and for the better.

All credit goes to the artist  chibi-marrow