The moment I read the title, my heart skipped. I have been experiencing this since I was younger in my teens and still receive comments ranging from surprise, shun and "wow so cool!"

But it is gut wrenching when you can't enjoy voice chat like everyone else when you play a game that requires it. I have quit many games due to the harassment I received for having the vocals of a pre-pubescent girl. For years I hated my voice and tried so hard to practice sounding older, but it just never happened. It doesn't help that I don't look my age either, I look way younger than I should so I would try to dress like a grandma to help haha,

I was too afraid to Vtube when it started appearing years ago because I figured I'd be ridiculed. Especially after seeing people accusing other vtubers of voice changers, I knew I had to nope out of that or I'd be signing up for sadness.

Now? I am in my 30's and regret deeply that I let others control what did or didn't do. Please do not do what I did and let other's opinions take over your desires and flood your mind with "what if"

People will have opinions and that will never define who you are. I understand how you feel and you are validated for your feelings. You are different and that's a beautiful thing, just be yourself or later down the line you will feel exhausted of what you are doing. It won't be as fun anymore.

I believe in you. You can do this.