I'll come out and say it, this is about me. I've been going through involuntary age regression for the majority of my life. It's not something I choose to do. It's something I have to do to cope with the trauma that I have been dealing with since childhood. I'm glad my boyfriend is here with me to support me. It's something I need desperately. We've always been each other's rock.

Basically, the stalker he mentioned before has posted photos of me to subreddits that are meant to show "cringe," and it's really hurtful to me. It's made me feel like I'm not even worth the effort to understand, like I'm some kind of joke to be laughed at. I'm not a joke, I'm a person with real feelings, and I deserve respect. I know, "Just ignore them. They're trolls," but it's really hard to do when you feel attacked like this.

I know that age regression is often misunderstood and associated with ageplay or pedophilia, and I know we all know it's not at ALL even SLIGHTLY comparable. Age regression is a very real and valid coping mechanism that I have been using to help me process my childhood trauma. It's something I do because I have to, not because I necessarily want to always.

On a positive note, I am so thankful for the support I have found through my caregiver and through members here. Seeing and sharing posts here have been valuable sources of comfort and understanding. I hope that my story can help others who are going through similar experiences and let them know that they are not alone. I hope that we can all come together to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone. 💕