This was what appeared in my inbox after my mom watched the latest video I put up. She even called me to tell me how much she liked it, that she watched it twice and wants to watch again.
I hid everything furry from her for 8-ish years, and it's been about one year since I told her about it all. This is the first time she's been genuinely positive about my involvement in fandom. It may not seem like a big deal, but to me, fursuiting is more than having fun and being a goofball. It's also about entertaining and inspiring others. The fact that it brought such an effect to my own mom, who I love and respect, and who can be REALLY critical and hard to please.... was incredibly moving.
I teared up a little when I saw it. Just wanted to share. <3