/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10774840
I wish I would've known that there was nothing to be afraid of and how fun it felt to be in a costume. When I first wanted to get into cosplay back in 2009, it was still considered weird or extremely nerdy to like anime, let alone dress up in costume. I don't think I would've been bullied for it, but I could see my peers distancing themselves from me if I let it show anymore than I already did about my hobbies. I wish I would've known how much the narrative would change as I grew into a confident adult. I feel a little sad that I missed out on the opportunity to fully sperg out as a kid and have my craft honed by now instead of starting from the bottom at my current age.

I hope I'm making you proud, little me!