How do I explain my age regression or what age regression is to my significant other? Partner D understands it mostly, at least enough to do his own research and also to not be disturbed by my stuffies, but Partner L doesn't seem to know much outside of the NSFW world. So I gotta, or at least I wanna, explain the sfw stuff to him without sounding weird? I'm probably worrying too much, L is pretty understanding and really smart but I just... Anxiety... Smol brain don't like this stress. Need to cuddle my Pingy soon while I think of how to tell him. He probably already suspects if he knows anything about this stuff...

Tried bringing it up with L but he basically said it was weird for people to age regress. So I dropped the topic. We ended up breaking up later anyway over something else. Partner D still seems chill about but we don't talk about it much or anything. He knows I have stuffies and i like to sleep snuggling my Pingy but we don't talk about it and I haven't asked him to be my caregiver or anything. He likes stealing Pingy to snuggle him sometimes too actually lol. Pingy is very snuggleable tho.

and what if I told you nine was less afraid of love than ten. what then.

for a moment i lived in a beautiful world where doctor who didn’t exist and this was simply a seven-ate-nine joke too layered for me to understand

Coming upstairs to find baby playing dolls in bed, making up scenarios with them and dressing them up, giving each a cute little voice.

I watch from the doorway with a small smile on my face, happy to see baby so content.

I give a quiet knock to the door and pretend I’m just entering, feeling a frown tug at my lips when baby blushes and drops his doll

“Awh, baby, it’s okay, you don’t need to be shy..” gently stroking his cheek and sitting on the bed with him.

“What are we playing, huh?”

“Mm.. goin on adventure..”

“Ooh! How fun!” I run my fingers through one of the dolls hair, “where are we going?”

Baby explains his elaborate story to me, a tiny smile on his face accompanied by his cute blush.

“Wow! You’re so creative, sweetheart. You’re so cute.”

Pressing a kiss to his head and giggling as he blushes some more.

And then he gets shy again all of a sudden, fidgeting with his shirt.

“Dada?..” he murmurs, not looking up at me.

I tuck a piece of hair behind his ear and reach out to rub his hand comfortingly. “What is it, buddy?”

“Do u think ‘m weird for playing with dollies?..” he whimpers softly, making my heart ache.

“Oh, no.. honey, of course not. There’s nothing weird about that, darling, nothing weird about you.”

“I jus.. playin’ with dollies isn’t..”

“For boys?”

He nods shly.

“Of course it is, sweetheart. You’re my sweet boy and you play with dollies, hmm? That’s okay. There’s nothing wrong or weird about it, it makes you happy.”

“I guess so..”

“And I like playing dollies too! Daddy’s a boy, huh? Daddy likes dollies.”

This makes baby giggle a bit, “daddy does?..”

“Well of course he does! I like playing anything with you, baby. And playing Dollie’s is fun! You get to dress them up and play with their hair!”

Baby nods, “mhmm, n make stories!”

“That’s right! You’re such a good storyteller, buddy.”

I want to be babied. I want to be held a cooed at. I want to be told how good of a boy I’ve been and how I’m such a good little. I want to be praised and cuddled and pat and I want so many face kisses. I don’t want to feel icky every time I regress. I don’t want to feel like a bother. I don’t want to feel like I’m in trouble whenever I do it. I just want to be a soft little puppy boy. I want to play and be pet and given treats and taken care of. Genuinely taken care of not just baby sat or watched I want someone attention all on me. I want to be the most important thing in that moment even if it is a little selfish. I just want to be a good boy.

Okay, so I'm an age regresser and I have a few quick questions. I know that age regression happens because of trauma and it is meant to help people cope with it.

But I don't think I have any incidents of trauma in my childhood. No I wasn't abused, no one used me in sexual ways in my family, nothing really happened other than a few swear words here and there.

So now I feel bad and confused. I feel bad because I feel like I'm practicing mocking people who have actually went through any type of abuse, but I'm also confused because I do go into little space and have an actual caregiver.

I am very confused with myself, can someone help me out on this?

You're perfectly valid. You can regress and not have childhood trauma. Some age regressors just regress to have fun and be free of adult stress for a bit.

- sincerely

Loki,

a regressor who regresses due to trauma

You're still doing okay as a regressor if you... 🐥 🧡

💫 · are usually upset or in a negative situation when you regress

🧃 · don't know what age you regress to

🥞 · act mainly as a caregiver but still regress

💫 · have done things you regret when regressed

🧃 · cannot control your regression

🥞 · are mainly a regressor but are also a caregiver

💫 · feel like a burden for being disabled and needing extra or specific care

🧃 · are worried to tell people about your regression

🥞 · can't really tell the difference between when you regress and when you don't

🧃 · are afraid of getting or don't want a caregiver due to trauma

💫 · do things considered "big" or "adult" when regressed

🥞 · are an alter who can't tell if you're a regressor or a syskid / ageslider

🧃 · deal with intrusive and un-childlike thoughts

The discussion around Ariel TheLittleMermaid baffles me bc if my dad literally destroyed a bunch of stuff I collected in front of me in a terrifyingly violent display of anger and I had a witch offer me an out if I could score the boy I thought was hot, my name would be on that dotted line before you can say "poor unfortunate soul". What do you mean she's stupid, her dad ravaged her Special Interest Cave like a toddler throwing a temper tantrum, I would also run the fuck away

The smartest move would have been to become Ursula's co-conspirator (rather than property as stipulated by the contract) and overthrow him, then overthrow Ursula, but I understand why she did not do this because few 16 year olds have the stomach for murder

She wasn't even that motivated to score the boy, the witch threw that in as a condition on the contract! A hot boy was a bonus on top of getting up close and personal with her special interest in a way her dad couldn't stop!

Not to mention that Flotsam and Jetsam specifically approached Ariel about Ursula's proposal immediately after her father destroyed her cave, thus catching her at her most emotionally vulnerable when she was most likely to agree

The adhd modes of food

1. You ate that burger so fast. You ate that burger so fucking fast and now the whole Red Robin is staring at you god what the fuck

2. You started eating like a normal person, but then you started talking or daydreaming and now the waitress is handing you the check but you’ve still got half a plate of cold fettuccine

3. You were going to go out to eat, but then you saw a video in your YouTube recommendation that drew you towards it like moth to a flame, and now it’s 10 pm and you’ve got an empty bag of tortilla chips in your hand and shame in your heart

4. Mac And Cheese

5. You got engrossed in a project, suddenly you feel like you’re going to die, or faint, or both? Oh. you’re hungry.

6. You’re hungry.  But every food you can think of sounds disgusting.  Time for your 15th day of lunchables for breakfast in a row.

7. The food you’ve been obsessively eating for the past 2 weeks and you relied on is now the grossest thing you could put in your mouth

8. Your medication is still in your system, your stomach is screaming because you haven’t eaten all day, and you’ve never wanted food less.

9. Your friends keep telling you “iced coffee is not breakfast” but seems fine to you- wait why do I feel like shit? Oh fuck its 6pm and “breakfast” was 6 hours ago

A Regressors Age Guide

Traits and Behaviors

These teeny babies are often dependent on their cgs as they may struggle with getting things done on their own.

-They may crawl and roll instead of walking

-They may be non or semi-verbal

-Often very sensitive to tone

-At this stage, these babies may prefer to cuddle up to their cg and have a nice nap

-They may enjoy reaction games like peek-a-boo instead of bigger kid activities like climbing trees and playing video games

-These little ones may enjoy being coo'd at and sung to as it can be hard for them to contribute much to a verbal conversation

-They may cry to communicate instead of using words

-These babies may find it hard to see what's wrong with them (They may be hungry, thirsty, tired, they may need a diapy change)

-These tiny babies may need diapies or reminded to go use the potty

-They may need help doing most tasks, feeding themselves, picking out clothes, showers or baths, most things biological babies would need help with, these tinies will need help with

Paying Attention to Your Baby's Non-verbal Ques

You need to make sure that when your baby is regressed to such a dependent age like this that you're paying attention to their non-verbal ques. If their body language indicates that they're uncomfortable then take that as a sign.

Take notice of your baby's schedule, that may be easier to tell what they need. If it's their lunch time and they're expressing discomfort, they may be hungry. If it's close to bedtime and they're a bit fussy, maybe it's time to get them ready for bed.

Another thing to take notice of is their body language, if they're rubbing their eyes then they may be tired and need a nap, if their tummy is growling, they may need to use the potty or they may be hungry.

If in doubt, asking your baby yes or no questions could help a lot and all they need to do is nod or shake their head.

Diapies

Some babies in this age range may wear dipies! It's So important that you as their caregiver know how to diaper safely (if you do their diapy Changes)

Always communicate with your tiny! Tell them what you're doing and ask if they're okay with it

Ex: "You need a diapy change, sweet baby, do you want me to change you or do you want to do it yourself?"

"You need a diapy change, little one, is it okay if I change your diapy?"

And make sure your tiny is comfortable during their diapy change, make sure they have their favorite paci and stuffie and make sure to have a blankie on hang in case they get uncomfortable or cold!

Make sure you're changing frequently if they're using their diapies and make sure you're using baby powders and barrier creams to stay safe

A extremely helpful post I found here, goes over a bunch of important information and tips on diapering!

Here is an extremely helpful video on how to diaper an adult using a variety of different diapers, how to keep them comfortable and hope to dispose of used diapies as well as a bunch of other helpful information!

Activities and Fun Things to do With Your Baby

So you may be finding it harder to find some fun activities to do with a baby so young but I'm here to help!

Sensory play is always great fun to a baby this age, babies are super curious and always looking for something to keep their attention so playing with toys together like rattles, fluffy toys, toys that make noise can be great stimulation for your baby's mind and it can also help them maintain their regressed state better. Playing games together like match making games is always good. Reaction games are also great for Regressors this age as well like peek-a-boo and patty cake

Bath time is always great fun and binding time for any regression age, having these little ones splash and play in some shallow bath water is so fun, make sure to put some bubbles in the bath for your baby to enjoy

A great way to get in some quality time is watching a movie together too! Bright colors and the voices from the characters from a movie of your choosing is a great way to keep your little one entertained.

Food

Usually baby regressors want soft foods! So foods like mashed potatoes, oatmeal, grits and yogurt, soft foods like that can be great for baby regressors cause they don't have to chew or think super hard about what they want to eat. Another thing you can do is blend up some of your favorite fruits and add some yogurt into the mixture to make sure your blend is nice and smooth. Bananas and steamed vegetables are also great because they can be soft and easy for your little one to eat!

Shows Movies and More!

Some great shows are shows aimed towards a younger crowd

You can find some great shows for younger kids on sites like Nick Jr, Disney Jr, and pbs kids!

Personally, I like shows like Octonauts, Gabby's doll house, baby einstein and Thomas the tank engine

Some movies I like to watch are actually Disney movies when I regress to an age so so tiny! I like Winnie the pooh, I like toy story and Cars but I also have been trying to lean away from Disney recently due to their political stances and I've found some great movies on Netflix Instead!

Know Your Baby!

Know your baby before they regress around you, ask them what they like to do and like to watch well Before they end up being so itty bitty with you! I know it's tough to have the awkward conversations but it's so important to know how your baby expresses themself Before you're in a situation where you don't know what to do. Each and every regressor has a different experience regressing so I may love something while someone else may not.

I hope this helped! Feel free to reblog with any questions or feel free to write a comments asking any questions!

My main is @pumpkinheadspacestation so feel free to send in questions there too!

The first post to this thread of posts is Here, it's on my main blog, there will also be a link to a post with All the age guides, ages 1-13, on my main page which I will edit all the age guide posts and create a link to that post when I've made it!

big hugs n cuddles to the littles struggling with eating, you’re wonderful little ones and you deserve a yummy yummy snackie!! treat yourself okay? you’re doing great whenever you try your best!! progress is progress 💖

Public speaking is actually really easy if you don't respect a single soul in that room. I've had an incredibly easy time delivering speeches when I hated everybody I saw and they all thought I did amazing because my disdain was read as confidence. I don't have any tips for you I'm just telling you a fact

You know what can fix me? Plushies, that's what.

All the people in the notes saying 'that's too busy'... maybe this post just wasn't aimed at you.

"That's Too Busy." So sorry you were raised on Landlord White with occasional forays into Shades Of Beige and can't handle patterns or saturation in your colors.

Man I'm not even a fan of green or even that particular style of interior decorating but I prefer the one on the right SO MUCH MORE than the boring-ass one on the left

normalize cuddling with your stuffies every single night so that you will be protected from the evil monsters (anxiety) and that you will be happy while you sleep :)

sudden urge to burst into tears. im not a toddler i just agree with their beliefs

Yeah, that checks out

Cats are great because they just accept that being Bothered by you is like. Part of the social contract.

Unfortunately this contract is reciprocal and they will call due when you are trying to play computer games specifically