Hello there,
Well, the community has definitely become more transparent these days, and one could even say it is becoming more mainstream. Part of this is due to the references in popular music such as Miley Cyrus & Melanie Martinez, but I believe it has more to do with people finding themselves. Unlike previous generations that came before us, this generation seems more willing to take risks, challenge the status quo, and express themselves freely. We're getting to the point where most of the millennials are now reaching early-mid adulthood, so it's only natural that these individuals are starting to "grow up". Sure, all AB/DL's will still be little on the inside, but mentally we have reached the point where we just don't care what people think anymore.
I remember back in high school, I used to be deathly afraid to express myself in any way that didn't seem "normal". At that age social status was everything, and if you were perceived as being "weird", your social life would be over at that point. Even though I was still deemed as being weird by many of my peers, I still placed a lot of stock in what people thought of me back then. Nowadays, it's completely different since I am now 30 years old. I now realize that good people are hard to find, and a large portion of people are not worth pleasing. I assume others are settling into that mindset now as well.
It also helps when people eventually find partners, because it gives them the self confidence they need to challenge the entire world. Back then, I would never have dreamed of asking any girl I was with to be an adult baby. Now that I finally spent the time looking for someone who was right for me, I don't need to put myself in that awkward situation. After I met my fiancee, I came out publicly to everyone I know and don't try to hide it on social media anymore. Most people that know me understand this is an interest of mine.
Like many others, I am also thinking about starting a YouTube channel and such as a Daddy Dom to a wonderful adult baby girl. The only thing that is really holding me back is the lack of a proper nursery or room to film in, and a bit of social anxiety on my end. I can write and explain a wide range of topics better than most people, but when it comes to facing a camera and talking, that is a bit of a challenge if it's not something you are used to.