It's finally time to say hello, I think!

Oh boy I have been around for a *while*, huh? 8 years on just this account, without a journal to show for it.

For a long time I've been content to sit in the background and quietly appreciate the art, but afraid to say hello. I was around for the Burned Furs and it left an impression on me for a long time, let's just say that. It hasn't been helped by the DRAMA that happened on Twitter this past summer either, or the ensuing leakage of drama into our telegram chats.

So for a while I have spoken exclusively in private. I'm kind of a quiet, wallflowery kind of kiddo anyway at the best of times. But lately those quiet conversations have included some very kind and outgoing and supportive people, to include a friend I have only just made here on Inkbunny. And to think I originally just followed them for the art, but never thought for a moment they would want to have a conversation with me.

I've been letting this crushing social anxiety keep me quiet for too long, though. For the first time I actually don't feel afraid to be seen. I'm going to upload some art soon. And in the meantime, please, say hello! Show me your fursona and say something about yourself!

Be nice though please! n_n;

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mommavicky

4 years ago

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Howdy!

DaltonRaccoon

4 years ago

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@ mommavicky

Hey Vicky, it's been a while. n_n

Dacky

4 years ago

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I can't imagine what it was like to be around during the age of the Burned Furs, damn. I really hope that our interactions have been inspiring and positive! ;__; <3 I have social anxiety as well and the struggle is real.

I've been working very hard on my fursona's ref these past few days, I'm excited to show them finally today! As for something completely random about myself, I love cosmic brownies and am hoping to import some soon as a treat!

DaltonRaccoon

4 years ago

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@ Dacky

It was terrible. I became so withdrawn from the furry community, for almost a decade. I didn't want to identify as a furry openly, and when I did identify as a furry (Often in tiny, secret chat rooms and the like) I absolutely refused to talk about my personal life or identify who I was. 'Dalton' had to remain a very clean name, I had other names for kinky RP and porn. A lot of missed opportunities for friendships with good people, all because I was convinced that the moment people knew the 'real' me, they would despise me. And so I never wanted anybody to see it.

It's been a long process, helped most of all by lots of real life friends I've made in the last few years, and how welcome I've felt in all the chat rooms I've joined and conventions I've attended. I had to learn to love myself, and learn that most of the furry community isn't full of hate like the Burned Furs were. Each time I find the courage to be a little more open and a little more friendly, it pays off, as I continue to meet people like you. :)