I consider myself an ex-fur. I’ve not really explored fursonas, but I’ve enjoyed the thought and creativity behind how people express themselves through their fursona(s). I had an awkward experience in middle school that drove me away from the fandom but I find that the friendliness and acceptance is something to admire.

About me? Well, I’m 31, straight, in the prime of my career, but exiting a marriage where emotional abuse has been evident. I’m a bit broken. I know that’s not attractive. I’m working on myself. I’m also trying to accept the part of me that has enjoyed/yearned for the fandom. I don’t know how all the pieces fit but it’s a journey I plan to explore.

My work often places me beyond reach but when I’m home I’m at my computer. Discord, Reddit, and this “new age” thing called Telegram that I just signed up for. I don’t have social media and plan to keep it that way, but that doesn’t mean I can’t get chatty.

What do I enjoy? Well, good question. Aside from gaming, I enjoy intellectual conversations and learning new things that others are passionate about. Got a thing for bugs? Explain why! Enjoy art? Express it to me. Politics working you up? Tell me why that is. I enjoy listening and seeing how others think. I enjoy art, movies, parks, and animals. My taste in music is probably questionable as it varies based on my mood and level of concentration, but I don’t mind punk, rock, alternative, indie, and others.

I can be introverted. Some mornings I’m extroverted. Every day I’m willing to listen to you and try to be available for when you need support — whether it’s someone to validate your feelings or help you plan a solution. I love helping my friends and loved ones. I don’t really expect much in return. I just want be useful to someone. Anyone. Hearing you happy makes me happy.

If you want to give it a shot, DM me and we can chat. I don’t really expect much. If anything, finding new friends (close or far) would be great. If things don’t work out, so be it, but at least we tried! I’d rather try a million times than miss out on one amazing friend.