autism · comic conventions

10 Things To Make Comic Conventions More Enjoyable With Kids (Including Those With Special Needs)

We have recently started attending comic conventions as a family after discovering that our kids (ages 9, 12, 12 and 14) really enjoyed them. For anyone considering attending a convention whether it is for comics, fandom, anime or video games, here are a few tips to help make the convention experience better for everyone. 1.… Continue reading 10 Things To Make Comic Conventions More Enjoyable With Kids (Including Those With Special Needs)

autism · Cyber bullying

To the People Who Told My Niece She Was Too Fat To Cosplay 

I came across this picture on my 16 year old nieces Instagram account recently, with accompanying text chastising those who had made been making remarks on her social media accounts, saying she was too “fat to cosplay”. I asked her if I could share her story; to which she agreed.    Cosplay is defined as… Continue reading To the People Who Told My Niece She Was Too Fat To Cosplay