CosplayI discovered cosplay when I first heard of Anime Expo. After trying many closet cosplays, I tried out buying costumes pre-made in my size on Amazon. At my first con, my dad went with me and we saw random guy dancing in what looked like underwear and he held a boombox. It was at that moment, I knew... My dad looked at him, then at me, and he said, "You're never coming here again." It was discouraging, but these cons are really not just about one or two random weirdos. I started attending on my own after deciding to live on my own sophomore year of college. Cosplay helped me to learn to love myself. My friends and the loving parts of the community have been the foundation of my self-confidence and ability to connect with others. I love cosplay and wish I could do more! It's really fun meeting new, talented people who cosplay or help make cosplays! |
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