CutestPaddedFemboy said:
I grewive never really explored my little side that much. I suppose I’m too scared to enter it only for someone to see me or for something to go wrong. Does anyone else feel this?
I totally get that. I grew up in west Texas of the 60’s-70’s where gender and “age appropriate “ roles were strictly defined. I began cross-dressing in my mid teens, and over the years have identified variously as transgender, sissy, and/or femboi. Additionally, several years ago I was diagnosed ADHD with depression and anxiety (shocker!), and went through four years of therapy. It was during this time I really began questioning who “I” am, and how gender and age roles as defined/structured/and enforced by others didn’t have room for me. The guilt and shame of being different, of not conforming, of not “acting my age”, or being immature, not rising to my potential…the list is long, haunt me daily. Most people in my life (other than my wife of several decades) have no idea who I am on the inside because of just what you said: “
I suppose I’m too scared to enter it only for someone to see me or for something to go wrong.”
One of my non-conforming aspects is ABDL. The discovery that other people felt similar to so many of the same things I do was epiphanic (big word forra little!). The idea I don’t have to be a “grown-up”, with all the responsibilities, pressures, expectations, and restrictions that come with it, that there can be space in “my” life for “me”.
Who is that?…I’m still figuring her out, but so far I know she’s between 2 and 3, is a bit of a Tom-boi, but with a feminine “cute” girly side. She loves onesies and overalls or shortalls when playing rough & tumble outside or being helpful in the shop, but also dresses, leggings & knee-hi socks when playing indoors. She still needs and loves her diapers, and doesn’t see why she should change (pun intended
). She’s careful about appearances in public but, if you look closely, you might notice the top or hoodie under her overalls is cartoon themed, or that the overalls might be a bit puffy in the seat.
Ugh- sorry for the massive missive, I just wanted to let you know I hear you.