Learning to embrace a body that I once tried to hide

Growing up overweight through middle school and much of college, Brad admired wrestlers, bodybuilders, and men in underwear catalogues for their physiques.

Furry Weekend Atlanta (FWA) is one of the biggest furry conventions in the Southeast: loud, bright, and packed with thousands of people from all backgrounds!

When a simple act of kindness sparked an idea, Urban Animal Roastery was born, a furry-owned coffee company dedicated to high-quality beans, artistic labels, and giving back to animals and the fandom.

There are moments in childhood that don’t make sense at the time, just feelings that stick.

Within the furry community, creative expression often extends beyond simple visual art and character design.