#flashbackfriday to 2 years ago, at 4 in the morning, I bleached my bangs to start my transformation as Rogue. Today I continue as Rogue for cosplay and beyond. OK-Life Story; I have Always loved Rogue because I identify with her. From the 90s XMen Cartoons to buying my first comic at Pasadena comic factory, I've always been a fan. Rogue never really had a supportive family, being raised by Mystique isn't exactly what I'd call a nurturing environment, and because of her mutant gene she has had trouble finding love & a place to feel at home (for the non nerds that don't read her real story). I have never been popular or been close to many people. Kids in school would call me Witch & many other horrible names to remind me that I was different, and different was unwanted. I was an ugly duckling. I had buck teeth, thick hairy unibrow and arms, short hair, and I have Flavor Flav a run for his money with how much silver caps I had. So I was an ugly nerd in the 90s. I still often feel like that, so it's still hard for me to be close with people. Plus because of being so used to physical and emotional abuse from the teasing and taunting, I also struggle with social anxiety. I have to mentally prepare myself for cons and outings. The fact that almost 600 people are supporting what I do both excites and terrifies me. I feel like I'm always waiting for the backlash, the name calling, harsh/unwanted scrutiny. Just when it starts to come and I've prepared myself to handle it, supportive people aid in my defense. So thank you, you all encourage me to be Mutant & Proud. #xmen #thenandnow #blonde #rogue #nerd #comics #cosplay #irlrogue #dedicated #mutant #fbf #progress #effyourbeautystandards #iambeautiful #nerdsaretakingover #storyofmylife #xmenapocalypse #xmencomics #90s #awkward #weird #daysoffuturepast #2yearsago