Is it normal to be in denial that you're a furry?

I think it is normal and for a good reason. You might find it slightly embarrassing or you yourself might be wierded out by certain aspects or cliques within it.

If it is any consolation to you, I have been a furry for 7 years and there is stuff that wierds me out too. Also, as a scientist, I am a professional who works R & D and I would NEVER tell the people with whom I work that I really like wearing fursuits in my free time.

Our modern society with internet and all the accoutrements to access it, has lead to us as a culture of people who put everything we do on display for all to see. It doesn't have to be that way always. Sometimes it is okay to keep some secrets.

And Ferriswheelonfire is correct; most folks do not readily know what a furry is. But if you choose to keep yourlipbuttoned about it, more power to you, it is your best judgement and your own apprehension which keeps you safe. Go with your gut.

Yiff in hell...

Fine by me, that means anthrocon every weekend!!!

I was embarrassed at first when my family found out I was a furry. My sisters were shocked, and my parents started laughing. But now its all cool, even though they still joke about it now and then.

I agree, its like when someone is in the closet about being homosexual, cause they know theyre family and friends wont understand it, even if the family is rather tolerant.

Stuff like that is a complete surprise to people, and even if they warm up to it later, they may still look at you differently.

Oh, and to those who think all furries are gay, that's complete Bull! theyre are a lot of straight men and (yes!) women in the fandom!

it is normal as it is because of society that you dont want anyone to know because alot of people get the wrong idea and think its just a wierd fetish or somehow related to bestiality none of which is true but if you do decide to tell people make sure you explain that you are not in it for the sexual aspect and it has nothing to do with beastiality

You're like a lot of people I know. Even I'm a furry. I like thinking of myself with a fox tail and ears along with bat wings.
That is a furry, I think, right?
Not so sure.

it's okay. God still luvs you! ^_^

Yeah.

I'm one.

Furry is usually very obscured and nobody really knows what you mean when you say that. I doubt anybody you show it to will say anything other than "Nice drawing! Reminds me of Robin Hood." or something close to that. I'm a furry and I personally don't give a shit who knows. It's a good escape from our shitty day-to-day lives, and provides good creative inspiration. Don't hide it, embrace it. ONE OF US ONE OF US ONE OF US. *cough* sorry

I can hear something that I can bring to myself
how I thought about it
I dreamt of that I was a furry
en that I have was playing whit adder furry's
have you some sexual feelings for furry's?
some people have that
it is what you wand it is your dissension
I like to have sex when I am dress like a wolf fox or husky I like it some people don't
think for yourself and you now what you wand
grz. Sjisjika the wolf

I've never heard of this but I did just look it up online but I think as long as you can find someone who enjoys the same things you do- whether that be furry-less, (haha) or, a furry- that is all that matters! :)

IF YOU ARE TRYING TO BE A PROFESSIONAL MASCOT DON'T LET IT SLIP OUT THAT YOUR A FURRY. MOST PRO MASCOTS WILL CUT YOU OUT OF THERE LUPE AND MOSTLY YOU WILL LOSE YOUR JOB FOR IT.