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ardengrimm · 2 years
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How to: heal your inner child
While it can be really comforting and healing to have a caregiver or someone to help look after you while you’re feeling regressed, here is some ways to love and comfort your inner child on your own. (Disclaimer: these are things I have done that have helped me but may not work for everyone. If you have any suggestions, please add to this! <3) Have a chore chart/task list & give yourself rewards: Make sure you take into account what your daily lifestyle is and give yourself tasks that are attainable. These tasks do not have to be super “big” to be celebrated as overall you want these tasks to be beneficial to you mentally & physically. For example, some tasks that are included on my list are working out, feeding myself, having water, reading, etc. Learn to be proud of your accomplishments both large and small. Talk to/comfort small you: Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed/sad or having the best day ever, talk with yourself & praise yourself for the positive things you’re doing. Some examples of this include: “I know we’re feeling overwhelmed right now but we are doing great and I’m super proud!” “You’re doing your very best and that is what is most important.” “I know we feel scared but we’re okay, we’re safe, and we are going to get through this”
Find ways to include small you during the day: I’ve found that going about my day to day adult life can make small me feel neglected and it can make me sad. To avoid this, I try and find some ways to include that childlike part of myself into the day. Some ways I do this is bringing kiddo things with me to work (Disney princess cup, stimming toys for break time, etc), looking at the toy section when I go grocery shopping, picking a new stuffie to sleep with each night, coloring pictures/doodling in the evening, eating snacks little me likes, etc. Treat yourself as you would a kid/friend: This may seem a bit odd or confusing at first but in time it will feel like second nature. Overall, what I really mean by this is imagine you are caring for your younger self or a friend and act accordingly. Make sure you are feeding yourself, bathing yourself, allowing yourself proper rest, validating your own feelings, etc. We are often times are worst critic and for a lot of us who suffer with mental health issues (or even physical ones), we can be really harsh with ourselves when we are simply just doing our best and deserve to be cared for.
I hope this makes sense and can help someone out tthere <3
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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Some Age Regression Facts
🍭 We don’t lose our intelligence when we regress. However our thoughts may simplify and become more childlike during regression.
🍭 Yes, we know we are physically still adults. However, we mentally feel like a child.
🍭We are not practitioners of agepl@y. We are not role playing for sexual gratification or submission.
🍭 No, we do not associate ourselves with transage people.
Transage is a pedophile term saying they are children “trapped” in an adult body so they should be able to interact with kids and be sexually attracted to them.
Age regression is a temporary state of being able to therapeutically go into a childlike state. We do not want to interact with kids and we are nonsexual.
🍭Yes, some of us regress because it’s just fun to do. If you can’t see the emotional benefits of temporarily escaping into a childlike state, then you need to have a hard look at yourself.
🍭 No, it is not therapy/hypnosis regression.
Therapy regression is a very debated process in which a person mentally regresses via hypnosis to another age (any age) usually to relive, resurface or remember a traumatic or missing memory.
Age regressors are fully functional people who can naturally tap into a normal and healthy mindset for a temporary amount of time in order to cope with past trauma, stress or anxiety.
🍭 Yes, we ALL regress. We all have tics or habits that harken back to infancy or childhood in order to soothe ourselves during stressful times. Examples would be rocking, biting an object (pen, hair, nails etc), sucking (thumb, candy, hair etc) or the deep-seated need for a parental figure. Age regressors can just tap into this natural brain feature more easily.
🍭 No, it is not sexual. Whilst the use of certain phrases can make people uncomfortable, it is just a simple fact that what causes an age regressor to use a phrase harkens from a very different need then the reason a person in a sexual lifestyle would use the phrase.
🍭 It is not a power exchange. Age regressors may have a platonic partner or a romantic partner who takes on a caring role during their regression, this is for safety and comfort, rather than sexual control.
🍭 Yes, age regressors can be minors. There is no set age that one suddenly is allowed to enter a younger headspace. In psychology, it is a known fact that children as young as toddlers can regress to infancy in order to soothe or heal from stress, anxiety or trauma.
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Reposted fresh because blogs decided to add their comments on how k!nk is apart of this.
Such comments will be blocked and reported to a blocklist for breaking my DNI. Thank you.
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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Hallo. I am Arden or some call me Ardie or Grimm. I am an alternative age and pet regressor. I am 100% sfw and am a panromantic s!x-repulsed asexual. My big age is 22 and my small/little age is 3. I am searching for friends. 👉👈🥺💕 Ums... I love animals except for bugs, spiders, or other creepy crawlies. I also love the colors black and dark reds. I enjoy napping/sleeping, being small, eating good food, singing/karaoke, silly dancing, coloring, playing with sensory toys and some educational toys, stuffies/plushies, watching cartoons/anime/children's movies, etc. Any questions I will try and answer. Oke... bye! 👋😊💕
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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It’s like we’re a myth or something
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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taking care of trans littles! 🏳️‍⚧️
cw : mentions of dysphoria and periods/sanitary products!
reminder: trans littles are completely valid! no matter pronouns, whether they're out to people, or how far transitioned they are!
memo: this might be mostly targeted at transmasc littles! this is mostly because i am transmasc and i wouldn't be able to speak for others!
this post was written by an agender/transmasc little :3
⋆༶⋆ be careful during bathtime! know your little's boundaries and what they're comfortable with
⋆༶⋆ gender-affirming nicknames! my cg calling me prince and babyboy makes me so wekfjerkfrf!! /pos
⋆༶⋆ keep track of how long your little is binding!
⋆༶⋆ know the signs of when your little is dysphoric. this could be from seeing them tug at their shirt, slouch, or other things!
⋆༶⋆ figure out what helps them specifically!
⋆༶⋆ if they have certain colours or outfits that help their dysphoria, make sure they're frequently washed and ready for them!
⋆༶⋆ during their cycle, make sure your little doesn't wear boxers! they're not made for sanitary products, but they can always wear them over the top!
⋆༶⋆ binding whilst cramps are happening can make cramps worse, so try to reduce binding time and give them big hoodies!
⋆༶⋆ helping littles cut their hair or look after themself when they're dysphoric goes a long way
⋆༶⋆ tummy rubs and sweet treats help with cramps a lot!!
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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new caregivers!🧁
tips from someone somewhat new to caregiving, and a little and cg who once was knew to it too!
❏ make sure your little knows you're new to caregiving!
❏ make sure you have the conversation with your little about both of your boundaries!
❏ don't expect your little to be fully comfortable around you straight away! it takes a lot of time and courage building!
❏ know what pet names your little likes!
❏ if you're long distance, know the timezone differences so you know when you can and can't be there for your little!
❏ know the interests of your little! do they like mlp? dinosaurs? what are their favourite films?
❏ know the boundaries of your little: whether they like pacis, diapers, anything like that. and know what they don't like!
❏ make sure you're used to cutting down on cursing!
❏ read caregiving tips in general online!
❏ know what makes your little regress and whether they do it involuntarily or voluntarily!
❏ make sure you understand age regression to a decent capacity!
— written by clover and techno!
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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~🧸 what to do when your little is having a bad day 🧸~
(Please keep in mind you do not have to do exactly these things! This is just some advice that I as a caregiver thinks works well, and also works well for me when I'm regressed. These are just my personal opinions and it all depends on what works best for your little)
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Oh no! Baby is having a bad day :(
🌈-this first one is not a need to do (so are the rest) but getting your little relaxed is always a good thing to do, especially if it's towards night, so then they'll be ready for bed! And what better way to do that then a nice bath! Ask your little, "does (insert littles nickname) want a bath?" If there response is yes, go and run them a nice warm bath! (Make sure it isn't to warm, some of us Re sensitive! Ask your little to dip there finger in to see if the temperature is good for them) make it a bubble bath if your little likes them! Add some bath toys if your little likes them as well!
🌈-Help your little find comfy clothes or pajamas for them to slip into. if they and you are comfortable with this and it helps them regress, then help them change into their clothes!
🌈-After your little is all dressed, make a nice cozy spot for them to lay/sit in! Like on the bed! Grab their favorite blanket(s), stuffed animals, and pacifier if they use one! Play one of there favoeite cartoons or movies for them after
🌈- make them a well deserved snack! Maybe something that can fit nicely in a little bowl for them, like goldfish, fruits snacks, animal crackers, small cheese crackers, small things like that! Make sure it isn't to sweet if its close to bedtime. Pour them a bottle, sippy cup, or regular cup of juice, milk, or there favorite drink! No caffeine though!
🌈- cuddle up next to your little and watch the show together, run your hand threw there hair and tell them that that they're doing a good job and you love them :]
And those are a few tips for when your little is having a bad day! I hope this helps some caregivers or age regrresors!
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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To: Fellow Littles from: Dipper
It’s okay to ditch toxic people
Its okay to not always have a smile on your face
It’s okay to not be okay
It’s okay to cry
It’s okay if you remake mistakes
It’s okay to have bad days
It’s okay do what’s best for you
It’s okay to feel afraid
It’s okay if you are scared of the dark
It’s okay to ask for help
It’s okay to take a break
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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things stuffed animals are good for:
healing, both emotionally and physically
comfort
stimming
hugs
love, which they are made of
companionship
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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things stuffed animals are good for:
healing, both emotionally and physically
comfort
stimming
hugs
love, which they are made of
companionship
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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ways to help your little one fall asleep for bedtime ♡︎
- read them a bedtime story
- sing them lullabies
- make them a warm baba of their favorite milk/tea
- give them a warm bath
- put their favorite pjs on
- make sure they’re next to the best stuffie for keeping the monsters away
- give them lots of cuddles
- pacis are always helpful if they would like them
- soft rain sounds
- turn on a nightlight
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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Cgl vs. Cglre
Cgl/ddlg/mdlb/etc:
• Stands for caregiver little
• Can be sexual or not
• Is considered under the bdsm umbrella
• Often comes with age play
• Considered kink
• Voluntary
• 18+ only
• Power exchange (ex. Dom, sub, or switch)
• has a cg who is a dom
Cglre:
• Stands for caregiver little regression
• 100% nonsexual
• Is not part of bdsm
• Not ageplay but regression
• Nonsexual coping mechanism
• Voluntary or involuntary
• Minor friendly
• No power exchange
• Has a cg that is not a dom
* Age regression:
1. when you revert back to a childlike state of mind voluntarily or involuntarily (pure and impure). It is usually used as a coping mechanism for those with mental health issues, disabilities or who have a past trauma. It can be a conscious coping mechanism or it could be an involuntary coping mechanism where the brain involuntarily reverts back to a younger state in a state of stress.
2. Sometimes used by kink to mean a certain kind of hypnosis therapy that is used most likely for sexual reasons.
*Little:
1. a submissive headspace involved in the kink community (BDSM).
2. sometimes used by age regressors to mean that they regress to a littler or smaller age. However, the term little has been overrun by the kink community and is a gamble to whether age regressors are safe or not from kink.
3. A term for minors and DID systems.
*Cgl- known as DDLG, MDLB, etc. This is strictly 18+ (No minors allowed) It is when two adults come together and consentually create a power dynamic that involves rules and punishments. One is a Dominant (usually a daddy or mommy Dom) and the other the submissive (little girl/little one/little boy). The little (submissive) is aware they are an adult but ageplays or roleplays the role of a little. This can be sexual or non sexual. However, this is Not the same as age regression and should be kept completely separate.
* cross-tagging: when someone tags a post about one thing with tags about something else, usually about something N5FW. This can be done by k!nksters, or even by well-meaning age regressors.
*I hope this helps and is an informative read.*
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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(Redo)
Tw: mention of k!nk
Cgl vs. Cglre
Cgl/ddlg/mdlb/etc:
• Stands for caregiver little
• Can be sexual or not
• Is considered under the bdsm umbrella
• Often comes with age play
• Considered kink
• Voluntary
• 18+ only
• Power exchange (ex. Dom, sub, or switch)
• has a cg who is a dom
Cglre:
• Stands for caregiver little regression
• 100% nonsexual
• Is not part of bdsm
• Not ageplay but regression
• Nonsexual coping mechanism
• Voluntary or involuntary
• Minor friendly
• No power exchange
• Has a cg that is not a dom
* Age regression:
1. when you revert back to a childlike state of mind voluntarily or involuntarily (pure and impure). It is usually used as a coping mechanism for those with mental health issues, disabilities or who have a past trauma. It can be a conscious coping mechanism or it could be an involuntary coping mechanism where the brain involuntarily reverts back to a younger state in a state of stress.
2. Sometimes used by kink to mean a certain kind of hypnosis therapy that is used most likely for sexual reasons.
*Little:
1. a submissive headspace involved in the kink community (BDSM).
2. sometimes used by age regressors to mean that they regress to a littler or smaller age. However, the term little has been overrun by the kink community and is a gamble to whether age regressors are safe or not from kink.
3. A term for minors and DID systems.
*Cgl- known as DDLG, MDLB, etc. This is strictly 18+ (No minors allowed) It is when two adults come together and consentually create a power dynamic that involves rules and punishments. One is a Dominant (usually a daddy or mommy Dom) and the other the submissive (little girl/little one/little boy). The little (submissive) is aware they are an adult but ageplays or roleplays the role of a little. This can be sexual or non sexual. However, this is Not the same as age regression and should be kept completely separate.
* cross-tagging: when someone tags a post about one thing with tags about something else, usually about something N5FW. This can be done by k!nksters, or even by well-meaning age regressors.
*I hope this helps and is an informative read.*
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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Reblog if it's okay to befriend you, ask questions, ask for advice, rant, vent, let something off your chest, or just have a nice chat.
please, please and please.
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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Age Regression Vocabulary
You may have seen terms like “cglre,” “age dreaming,” or “pet regression” thrown around, and are wondering what they mean. Here’s a list of common phrases, terms, or words used in agere tumblr and what they mean. Long post!
Keep reading
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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A Day In With Bubba
It’s raining outside? Well that’s okay little love, the rain just means we get to have a relaxing day in! Lay down on the couch little one, I’m going to make you some yummy lunch, okay? Juice or milk, baby? Okay, coming right up little one! I’ll eat up some dinosaur nuggets too!
Lunch is ready tiny dancer! Let’s turn on your favorite cartoons, hm? Well come here, bubba wants to cuddle! We can cuddle and watch some amazing tunes. Make sure to eat up, bug! Drink some water too- I put it in your favorite sippy!
Bubba forgot your stuffie? Well don’t worry honey, I’ll go grab it! Stay here little dragonfly, I’m going to get it right now. Here it is! Now maybe you and your stuffie could draw bubba a picture, hm? I would love to see my favorite tiny artist color bubba something amazing! I have all your art supplies right here, my tiny duckling!
Wow, that looks amazing! I didn’t know how talented my little baby was!
You’re getting tired? Ready for naptime? That’s okay, little one! Hold your stuffie really tight and hold on to bubba’s hand, okay? Let’s get you all comfy in bed and I’ll read you a story, okay? Yep, your favorite one!
Alright, sleep well cupcake! I’ll wake you up just in time for dinner baby, bubba loves you so much! Goodnight!
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ardengrimm · 2 years
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these are things I experience often / think of often that people might not also but I don’t know, I just wanted to make this and share my thoughts :]
☕️ how intensely numbing impure regression can be - it’s not always crying or having fits, sometimes it’s just sitting down feeling so vulnerable but not being able to express any emotions. it makes you numb, anxious, exhausted.
🧦 how lonely it can be without a caregiver - you sometimes start to feel like an abandoned child.
⌛️ feeling hopeless / like regressing is useless - because you’ll never be able to actually get your childhood back. especially if you never had a childhood to begin with, it just hurts to know that you have to pretend just to be able to feel like you were ever a kid in the first place.
☕️ how misunderstood most regression is - people always say you’d not need trauma and make sure to validate those who regress just to regress yet still never talk about how intense regressing because of trauma, is. or push past those who regress because of trauma.
🧦 how sexualized the pastel / girly regression is - we think the accounts that have a pastel aesthetic / a cis woman running it are just favored because of the aesthetic / because the owner is pretty but in reality they have all those followers most of the time because of the amount of people sexualizing them. even if their followers are genuine, which they almost always are, they are still so sexualized behind the scenes.
⌛️ how horrible it feels to be big after regressing - it’s like reality hits you and you realize you’re not an actual kid.
☕️ when the realization of not actually being a kid hit when you are regressed - that just hurts so bad, you’ll have a stuffie and be coloring then all of the sudden you realize you aren’t an actual kid and just slowly start to slip out of regression.
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