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road trip 🌲🎒

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age regression

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"Excuses" that I've used for my Little Gear since becoming a Regressor:

Pacifier: It was a joke gift from a friend.

Teething Ring/Chewlery: It helps my anxiety. I have a habit of chewing my cheek. I like the sensation of biting.

Stuffies: I really like this character/animal.

Kids Toys: I used to have this toy when I was little. I used to love these toys as a kid. I've started collecting them.

Dips: I don't like stopping on long road trips. I get anxious about accidents when I get stuck in traffic.

Sippy Cup/Bottle: It's more fun to drink out of than regular cups.

Kids Coloring Books: They're more fun than adult coloring books. I really liked this show/character as a kid.

Baby Plates: It has my favorite childhood cartoon on it. I hate when my food touches.

Baby Foods: I wanted to try it. I loved these as a kid. I used to eat them from my younger sibling when they were babies.

Onesie PJs: I get really cold at night. I think it's cute on me. I love this pattern. It's comfortable.

Anything along the lines of "I thought it was cute/cool" or "I have younger siblings/cousins" also works too!

At the end of the day however, why you buy something shouldn't concern others as long as it's safe for you and makes you happy!

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You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and like doing “childish” things

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and like watching kid’s cartoons

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and like wearing cutesy/Kidcore outfits

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and sleep with a stuffie or pillow

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and wear diapers for fun/comfort

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and age regress

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and like to stim by sucking on a pacifier 

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and you personally compare your own brain to that of child as to better understand yourself 

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and call yourself a kid/child even though you’re a “legal adult”

You’re not “contributing to the infantilisation of autistic people” if you’re autistic and for liking childish things or being child like in nature

Ableists are when they deny you autonomy or assume you’re stupid and need to be treated/talked to like a child just because you’re autistic 

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𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫 ⚠︎︎

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞.. ミ★

-> Dealing with threats and manipulation. This is not normal! If you set a boundary or go offline and have to manage threats, whether this be about something extreme like suicide or relapsing, or more mild like “if you go away then I guess I just won’t reply either.” This is unhealthy and a red flag.

-> Indirect vents to guilt trip you. If you find yourself seeing them posting things to social media or adjusting their statuses to things such as “I don’t think they even care about me..” or threats of suicide/relapses, this is a guilt trip and not a healthy form of communication.

-> Excessive attachment. Being unable to leave your phone for an hour or two without returning to a span of messages depending you reply is unhealthy! To be clear, messaging to say they miss you and spamming cute things isn’t unhealthy. But if you genuinely get worried not being able to reply to them for an hour or so, this isn’t healthy.

-> Using you as a therapist. If all your conversations are just them venting, this is a very big red flag! If you’re never asked about yourself, and all the conversations are revolving about their feelings and problems, this is not a healthy, caring dynamic to have.

-> Weaponizing regression. Regressing to manipulate you not into leaving them, or to manipulate you out of feeling comfortable setting a boundary is very much still toxic. If everytime you try to set boundaries or have serious conversations they’re regressing to get out of it, or regressing to force you to caretake when you needed a break, this is unhealthy!

-> Disrespect of boundaries. Needing a break from caregiving, setting limits on what you’re comfortable with, etc, is okay! You deserve to feel safe and comfortable. If you’re receiving anger or guilt trips as a response to this, that’s unhealthy behavior.

Caregivers- you deserve a safe relationship with your little! People may try and take advantage of your kindness and care- for this reason, stay safe and stay aware. Your health matters too. ♡︎

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this one goes out to regressors with "scary" disorders that affect your regression!

: to regressors that hallucinate when regressing!

: to regressors that experience delusions, be they comforting or terrifying!

: to regressors with personality disorders!

: to regressors with cluster b pds!

: to regressors with lesser known or talked about pds!

: to psychotic regressors!

: to regressors that throw tantrums because of their disorders!

: to regressors that are systems!

: to regressors who reclaim the evil and scary stereotypes!

: to regressors who don't reclaim the stereotypes!

you aren't less loved because you have mentally illnesses. your regression isn't any less valid because you have mental illness. you're always welcomed in my fort.

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Friendly reminder to all of the middles/folks who regress older: there is nothing wrong with using “younger” gear like pacis, teethers, coloring books, or other such things! It’s your regression after all! You’re super valid!

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𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬.. ☆彡

➾ Your meltdowns do not make you scary.

➾ Your meltdowns do not make you dangerous.

➾ Your meltdowns do not not make you unlovable.

➾Your meltdowns do not make you gross.

➾ Just because they don’t understand doesn’t make what they’re saying true.

➾ Sometimes meltdowns are necessary to self regulate, and that’s okay.

➾ Meltdowns are not embarrassing or shameful.

➾ You are deserving of support during your meltdowns, not bashing.

☁︎︎

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Heyyyy another thing is, I always see so many beautiful posts with other littles' photos of their colouring pages and toys and drawings and other things, and so often I feel the urge to comment something nice, but I hold back, unsure if that's welcome by the author.

It's okay if this post ends up with like, two notes, but

To agere blogs: reblog if it's okay with you to comment kind things under your photos!

I'd really appreciate it! I hope I'm not being a creep!

Have a great day!!🌸🐇🐷

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another halloween outfit board !! babyre !! i love making widdol baby outfits :(( theyre so cute and make me feel so small and safe and cozy !! and this time i tried to add a little green in there for the green lovers !! my inbox is also still open for requests !!

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could you maybe do a bluey theme with a fox stuffy? oh and maybe some snacks with it?

Bluey themed fox and snack board

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Pumpkin moodboard

For my lil pumpkins!!

Requests are open, halloween requests take priority!

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caregiver waking up earlier than their little and preparing breakfast so that little one can start the day with their favourite food <3

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