S0da4!

☆ it’s not talked enough in regression about the hard big angry feelings. It’s not always relaxing and playing

☆ I want to yell and cry

☆ Throw my toys and push you away

☆ I don’t understand how to process these big feelings

☆ I can’t verbalise what I want

☆ All I want to do is scream and tantrum

☆ Things aren’t going my way and I’m not spoiled for feeling that

☆ I wanna scribble all over my pretty drawing in a black crayon

☆ It’s okay to feel this way

Engage in the silly.

Too often do I see people on the subreddit asking if they're valid for being black, indigenous, or a person of colour in the age regression community - and of course the large amounts of people basing their self-worth on the validation of others is another major problem in the community that should also be addressed - these posts paint a stark picture of the age regression community that shows just how whitewashed it's become. This is despite the fact that mental health problems disproportionately affect people of colour much more than white people, and especially when the amount of Adverse Childhood Experiences increases in children of colour.

I know we're a community based around acting like children as a coping mechanism and symptom of mental illness, but I think we can all afford to take on the responsibilities of making sure that the community is safe for and accessible to everyone. Frankly, using age regression as a means of getting out of this responsibility is horrifically irresponsible, and shows a complete lack of care or empathy for your fellow community members.