Life is full of hard moments, tough decisions, and dark times. If we allow ourselves we can get lost in these things. The ability to dream is important.
As little girl absolutely loved all things Disney. And I would dress in outfits that represented the characters I liked best, this was before it had a name aka bounding, and I often had people who didn't understand this. I felt a connection with these characters and rather than trying to be that character, I was indulging the part of myself that was highlighted in that specific character or story.
Whether it's the ability to have high hopes that good things are coming despite the circumstances, or the ability to dream of a world where you're surrounded by people who love and support you, or even the ability to believe that there is something beyond what we can see in the here and now. These pieces of ourselves become highlighted.
This is sometimes an anchor, sometimes a ladder, and sometimes a shield. It can help us see past our depression, navigate negative circumstances, even deal with negative people in our lives.
It can be the strength of a superhero, the determination of a villain, the courage of a princess, or any fandom that you find yourself falling in Love with.
And whether you are into cosplay, going to Comic-Cons, Larping, or whatever your cup of tea is, it's nice to be able to allow that part of yourself out at times. And I have absolutely been thrilled to be able to allow those indulgences without guilt, shame, or bullying from those around me. This is why I choose the fandom life and why I've fallen in love with conventions that give me this opportunity. I've met many others that are amazing people. And I am so happy that I have. I hope that you two find something that brings you this kind of sense of belonging and happiness.
Come check out some of my awesome cosplay friends as well as the few that I've shared as well on my YouTube channel
