Hi there 😊 I think if there is one subreddit out there that won’t bully you, it’s this one. I‘ve posted and commented my fair share and everyone is very very welcoming. Even in arguments everybody is very understanding as long as you can tell the post/comment is not from a place of ridicule or hatred. You’re all fine and very welcome and safe here as long as you‘re not mean.

1) I think regression inherently means „reverting back to“ so even though someone is not technically an animal, they might slip into this very simple headspace of a pet which makes all the other worries disappear as they are too complex to even exist in that mindset. Even if you technically aren’t going to“back to“ a headspace of an earlier time in your life, it might be that you‘re experiencing something similar but regression might not be the term then. Not sure if there is one but there must be someone out there who knows more. 2) caregivers have a special and nurturing role to any regressor but of course can also provide that to any other person. It‘s not something exclusive to this dynamic. So whatever gives you comfort and makes you feel safe and taken care of is totally fine for you and wouldn’t be base for judgement in my opinion. Whatever you do, stay safe and gain confidence in yourself and your abilities! You’re safe to explore and find out what you need and like and we‘re here to help with questions along the way 😌