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a major reason why i personally age regress and get the urge to regress is because as an undiagnosed autistic child i was not ready for the rate at which new expectations were given to me.

it's understandable to wanna be tiny when people expected you to meet milestones that you weren't able to meet.

Like, no this character isn't using a pacifier or gripping onto a plushie or padded or wearing childing clothing, but they are hiding behind their most trusted person in the friend group, either a parental figure or close friend, when things feel too big and new.

They aren't crying out for mommy or daddy, or throwing a tantrum, but they're sobbing to themselves in the middle of the night, clutching their pillow like a person, because everything feels too big and too much

They aren't burying themselves in pacifiers, teethers, or plushies, but they're chewing on their shirt or hand when they get anxious and hugging their pillow to their chest like a lifeline

Lmao get cradled loser

Covers you with blanket

..Just imagine..

..Being cuddled by your caregiver, real or fictional..

You’re completely wrapped up in their arms, you feel so small against their warm chest.. Their steady breathing and heartbeat lull you into a deep calm. They’re holding you so securely, rubbing circles on your back. Both of you are lying in bed, wrapped up in cozy blankets. The room is the perfect temperature.

Perhaps they’re talking to you, shushing you to sleep. You can feel their voice reverberate in their chest.

Perhaps they’ve swaddled you, and you’re completely wrapped up like a caterpillar in its cocoon, with a comfortably full tummy after a good meal..

Their comforting scent fills your nose, and they tell you, “Everything is gonna be okay..” And it will be. It already is. Because they would never lie to their baby.

..You’re gonna be okay. ♡

..Moodboard made by me using photos from Pinterest and put into a collage using Picsart..!