#impure regression

Messy/unconventional regression moodboard

To all the regressors that don't feel like they fit in this community, a big hug from me. Because sfw regression doesn't mean "pure" and it doesn't mean that everything is sunshine and rainbows every day. I see you.

Whiney littles.

Padded littles.

Littles who have accidents.

Littles who throw tantrums.

Littles who misbehave.

Littles who get on their caregivers nerve and push their buttons.

Littles who are sensitive.

Littles who get unapologetically cranky and snappy at times.

Littles who need things to be just right.

Littles who are a bit of a brat (or a lot of a brat!)

Littles who have meltdowns of rage.

Littles who scream, cry, crash out and throw fits.

Littles who are boys.

Littles who are girls.

Littles who are trans.

Littles who are gnc (gender non-conforming.)

If you’re just not ready to handle ALL aspects of little space. The good, the bad, the cutesy, the ugly, etc.

I refuse to believe that you aren’t okay with Little Space unless you’re ready to handle the ENTIRE Little Space. It is a HUGE red flag for me.

Age regressor who has to reinvent what childhood could have been like because they were too busy caring for everyone else and themself as a child

I don’t care how cute or messy your regression is, you’re valid whether you like sticking to a fun aesthetic, or if use your regression to get all your big bad feelings out. There’s no such thing as being a pure regressor, in the same way there’s no such thing as it being impure. Regress however you see fit, as long as it’s healthy and safe of course!

Your big feelings are not impure, your age regression is NOT IMPURE

let's talk about caring for a regressor with PTSD/trauma.

i think a lot of regressors would describe themselves as sensitive when they're regressed, which makes sense. but when that heightened sensitivity is engulfed in panic attacks and flashbacks? it's truly devastating to witness.

if you're a carer to a little one with PTSD/trauma, know that i'm proud of you and your kiddo knows how much you love them. i sometimes struggle with blaming myself for setbacks in my kid's recovery, and if anyone feels the same, i want you to know that i know you're doing the best you can. remember that you're not responsible for their healing, and although you truly want to be there for your little one, you deserve to have your needs met too.

of course, such low lows make the highs seem even higher; the mornings when your kid wakes up and says they had no nightmares; teaching them to use self soothing techniques; proving to them each and every day that you're not going anywhere... don't get me wrong. i would do anything to rid my kid of their trauma. but i wouldn't trade them for the world.

Not all days are happy days but that's okay ! after rain comes sunshine ( ≧∀≦)ノ 💙🦕🫧

Another maddie doodle cuz I luv drawing him 🐕