Hey! I don't really know how to start this off, so I guess I'll jump right into it.

I used to be pretty heavy into the cgl community years ago, but due to a variety of factors, including exs not being into the dynamic/kink, ex friends shaming me for my childish interests, and just general life stress and shame, I've tucked that part of myself away for a long time.

Recently, I've come out of a long period of burnout, got a new job, and am in all aspects starting to thrive in life. But with all this independent "adult" success, I'm finding myself gravitating more and more to the idea of littlespace and it's respective community.

It's been a long while since I've been in the online community, or the community in general for that matter. I'm v concerned about what communities and platforms are even safe for this kind of topic, as the public image of this kink seems to have gotten way worse over the years. My anxiety makes it difficult to even get into littlespace in the comfort of my own home, as I'm constantly worried I'm being weak, cringe, or just a fuckin creep.

I guess this is just a long winded way to ask, what are some little steps I can take to feel more safe being little? And does anyone else have any tips or experience with getting back into things after a long and deep shame spiral? It's v nerve-wracking to post this, as even within communities for this niche, I feel very much like I'm doing something Wrong™️ somehow.