Larry Welsh
“The moment I put the cape on I felt like the superhero I’ve been all along.”
❤️LARRY WELSH @LARRYTWELSH
🧡LOCATION: FLORIDA
💛PHOTO AND ART BY: LARRY
💜BLACK ”TEARS” ITEM: SHORTS
💙CAPE BY @INDIE_TRUE_
💚FOLLOW @TEARSANDTAFFETA
🎤IN LARRY’S WORDS...
I always used to think that I couldn’t have a good life because of my size. That I wasn’t valid enough for this world. I let the words of others define who I was as a person, and where I was going.
For years I kept myself hidden under layers of thick dark clothing, never leaving the house if I didn’t have to. The fear of what others would think about me if they saw my body played a big part of my anxiety. There was a time in life when garbage, food, and drinks were thrown at me on a walk, I was filmed, and called names regarding my weight. I lost a lot of time to myself in bed, I was ready to give up.
One day a few years ago, my soul woke up, and I decided that I was the only person who was allowed to define me. I remember when I took my shirt off in public for the first time in over 10 years. I felt so free with the sun on my skin. I didn’t care anymore at the moment what others thought. It was about me. I realized that’s how it always should be.
I started wearing what I wanted, doing the things people told me I couldn’t, and enjoying my life more. I started making videos on Tiktok under the name “Jellopus” documenting my wellness journey and have reached over 2 million supporters.
I never in my life thought someone like me would be able to connect and help others going through similar situations. I’m so thankful for the community we’ve built together.
At the end of the day, everyone just needs to know that we’re not alone in this life. I also started to work towards my dreams of being a full-time artist. I create my work based on my life, experiences, and things that bring me joy, like my beautiful goddaughter, and love for Halloween.
I’m more than just a number on a scale. I’m a human, a godfather, a Halloween lover, and an artist. I’m no longer scared of what other people are thinking. I'm too busy focusing on my dreams, and taking it one day at a time. I'm so thankful I was asked to be part of this project. The moment I put the cape on I felt like the superhero I’ve been all along.
About Larry...
My name’s Larry. I go by the name Jellopus on Tiktok, where I document my wellness journey, love of Halloween, and art. I’m in the beginning stages of working on my Goal of being a full-time artist. You can check out some of my work on my Instagram @larrytwelsh where I’ll be opening an Etsy very soon.
If I’m not working on art or watching a scary movie, you can find me doing my favorite thing in this entire world, spending time with my beautiful goddaughter Sofia, who calls me Ham.