I'm a little, and I've hated myself for it all my life...

[Jet]

Hi,

 

My name is Justin and I'm a Little, 24, living in Sydney Australia. I've been a little for as long as I can remember. I've been told I'm too childish and its affected my relationships. I'm mature when I need to be, but somehow I'm still too childish. I try to hide my littleness but I really want to have a space where I can be accepted for it and appreciated. I really want to meet other littles, find a caregiver and just be me. I've tried to reject my little tendencies and I feel its made me feel worse for it. If anyone can spend time with me I would love that.

[Momma'sBoy]

Hi Justin,

 

Welcome to the club!

 

I've had a childish streak to me since... I was a child I guess lol. I always felt like I had to hide that and was always pressured to "act my age".

 

Finding this community was amazing! I made so many new frends, feel part of a community, and that little boy inside me feels free again!

 

Welcome to the community!

[Guest QueenJellybean]

i'm going to need a little more information on what was deemed "too childish" in your relationships that it affected them dramatically enough for them to end,

but i largely feel that many people on this Forum feel similarly to you about feeling like they never let go of their inner child, 

as well as even feeling shame + doubt about their interests!

 

we are still the same people we were when we were children as adults.

your interests are still the same, maybe they've "matured" a little bit, but everyone is still that kid inside, just in a bigger body with more life experience. 

i think that as long as indulging in that side doesn't limit your ability to function as an adult, i think that being a little bit more childish is a healthy form of self-expression + imaginative process. 

everyone deserves the chance to play, even adults! 

 

however, if you feel that it's negatively impacting your life and/or relationships -- not to be the debby downer -- that's definitely something to examine more closely. 

but you are certainly not alone in your desire to feel belonging, inclusion + appreciation! 

we're glad you found us!  

[MysticSand]

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Justin! What Momma'sBoy and babyjellybean said.

 

It took me awhile to accept that having Little tendencies is okay. Sometimes I still have those doubtful moments, but then I remember how much happier and more myself I feel when I'm expressing or feeling those Little times. To what babyjellybean said, as long as it doesn't affect your life negatively or get in the way of you doing what you need to or want to do, then it's not something that should be a concern - to yourself, or others.

 

Life is too short to conform to what others want or expect you to be if it doesn't make you happy. Embrace every bit of yourself for you are you and being you is magnificent. 8) A big welcome to the forums and here's to making that Little you the best Little you there is! *cookies and milk*

[jaredstone363]

Hi Justin! First thing you should know is that you're NOT alone! There is a huge community out there of people that feel the same as you do. This is a great forum and I would recommend reading through the different posts, it will not only help you to feel good about your Little tendencies, it might also give you ideas on how to be happy about it. You have a great support group right here on the site, take advantage of it

[Jet]

Thank you Jared! Everyone has been really kind to me here