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i wanted to take a moment and talk about something important to me.
as some of you may know i’ve been a bit more vocal about my height the past few months. the reason i do so is not primarily what you may think,,
i wanted to take a moment and talk about something important to me.
as some of you may know i’ve been a bit more vocal about my height the past few months. the reason i do so is not primarily what you may think,,
whenever i prepare to go to a con, i also have to anticipate harassment and offensive jokes involving my height. people see me, their first reaction is “oh you’re so TINY! i didn’t think you were THAT short!” and the interactions go on.
and to you, they may not seem entirely offensive. but when its ALL i hear at a con it can really take a toll on my mood. comments like “whats it like being so TINY?” and while i don’t want to be known as the small furry i don’t feel like i really have a choice.
especially hearing this kind of stuff from STRANGERS! i could list more terrible interactions if i could. I can’t be able to go out to the raves by myself at night without getting stares, forced to show ID, and people accusing me of being a minor.
so i’ve decided to start broadcasting my height more on the internet to prepare for people meeting me IRL. that way i’ll be able to at least minimize some of the offensive interactions and people can anticipate the way i look.
i also enjoy kind of embracing something ive been insecure and depressed about for so long. its nice to see you guys enjoy my content without having to hear anything offensive.
i don’t really want attention or for people to sexualize/romanticize my height. i just want it to be acknowledged to save the awkward conversations for later. i want people to know about me before they meet me.
