Yes. Some autistic people can pay taxes, write poems, live an independent life, etc.
But some of us cant. Some of us, like me, cant live independently. Cant be without someone. Cant be a member of society without extreme accommodation and help.
I need help in everyday life. I have a caregiver for gods sake. I need help in everyday life and will never be independent. It’s frustrating to constantly get comments about how autistic people can live independently. Cause some of us cant, and that needs to be talked about. I get sores from not showering enough. I get sores from my wheelchair. I have cavities from not brushing my teeth enough.
Life with higher support needs shouldn’t be something that is ignored and not talked about. My caregiver helps me live life as independently as possible. Independence looks different for everyone. Our caregivers are an extension of ourselves. Our caregivers are important and should be recognized. Stop throwing us under the bus for your “salvation”
We are all at risk, and throwing higher support needs people under the bus will not benefit you. You’re ruining years of advocacy by your words and videos.
REMINDER this is completely PLATONIC and not sexual and/or romantic in any way.
He is not one for nicknames himself. Calling him one does seem to irritate him. So call him Ollie at most and nothing more. He call you sun or flower. Only using those two interchangeably and never your real name.
On how you two (aka 1006 finding you) met it was when you first arrived. He watched you. How well you completed the game station, how you learn in the school, what you do in home sweet home. You werent aware for a few days but he made sure you were afterwards by leaving you a phone (similar to player’s but without buttons and only speakers)
Why he felt drawn to you isnt revealed to him at first. He simply knows he is and needs to pursue it. But who would have figured his pursue is an obsessive and possessive one
If you were friends with other bigger bodies and they happen to become apart of him and you question 1006 about it he simply says they’re extra parts. Your friends are still wandering on higher levels and these are simply spare parts of theirs, that is what he convinces you. Even if you don’t believe it what else is there to do? He lies to you but only to protect your innocent mind
If you’re different, you’re innocent. Guilty, violent, and evil is all the same to him but innocence is not. He wants to keep it that way as well. He wants to protect and keep it in a case for safe keepings. He doesn’t hide the fact he sees you this way, if you question him he will answer bluntly
You’re very alone there. sure there are smiling critters and prototype (+ bigger bodies before they died if you’re in that time line) but other than that you’re quite alone. You can play pretend and house all you want while being in your nursery all day without being interrupted. But then you don’t have anyone to really talk to other than the prototype using the phone.
Physically he cannot do much to help you since you’re extremely fragile in his eyes (can physically do so when needed but avoids it to not accidentally break bone or tear skin. Since he has a lot of metal and sharp edges on him) but he will always help you mentally. He does wish to help you change your diaper or dress you up but his claws are much too sharp for you. But hours he could spend talking to you, mostly on the phone though, he does like to be wherever he can fit into inside playtime.
If you like to wander, he isn’t a fan of that. He likes to keep you in the labs or low levels when you explore and always an eye on you. If you try to test this he does not appeal to it. Sneaking out is futile, he simply steps in front of you then scooped up and placed back into your nursery and now it’s locked.
For you he tends to use Ollie’s voice. He doesn’t want his distorted voice to come out and disturb you. But any voice you request he can do and will do it for a special sunshine
I see him showing his love through acts of services, quality time, and gift giving. Paci fell out of your mouth in your sleep? It’s some how back in your mouth in the morning and you notice your room is more organized than you left it. You’re never out of his sight so that’s quality to him and it takes up all of his time so quality time for him. And the gifts are many. He retrieve them from home sweet home (a bit morbid it’s dead kids toys but hey they’re toys!). Anything that catches his eye he makes sure to bring back to your nursery. Like a collection of trinkets and you’re the star of the trinkets, all placed in one room.
He is very specific with who can interact with you. Player, poppy, and anyone on their side is not allowed to know of you, let alone you know of them. He does not ever let you know of ms gracie or anyone who was involved with playtime. Most bigger bodies under his control can play with you. He does all of this to not taint your innocence with their rottenness as he says.
He has often goes silent if you’re upset or throwing a tantrum. He takes a few moments to process and think on what he does first. Typically he removes anything that can hurt you, then sits with you, then talks with you once you’re calmed down. If you’re upset over the phone he uses vents in your room to let his hand move anything dangerous from you, afterwards he waits on the phone til you’ve calmed yourself. Either way he patiently talks through them. Patience, something he rarely spares but spares it for you.
You are one of the reasons why the lab are so hidden and protected by the prototype. No one is allowed inside the labs or your nursery. You’re only allowed to visit others when you’re outside the labs and in a low level (as he can control and make sure everything go smoothly down there). No exceptions.
An: I have been in the fandom for so long but just now playing the games and digging deeper into the lore. I’m on chapter four. This is probably highly mischaracterize, I havent played chapter5 yet and only seen some game play
Caregivers that are only interested in caring for older kiddos
Some regressors only regress a few years
Older regressors can regress to their 20s/similar "older" ages and are still valid
There are fat age regressors
There are tall age regressors
There are short/petite caregivers
There are POC age regressors
There are POC caregivers
There are disabled age regressors
There are disabled caregivers
You don't need gear to regress and be valid
You don't need to baby talk to be valid
You don't have to act any different to be valid
You don't need trauma to age regress
You don't need to regress often to identify as a regressor (same for caregivers!!)
You can enjoy being both a caregiver and a regressor! Sometimes, you can do it both at once, by being an older sibby!
You don't have to tell anyone about your regression to be valid
You don't have to hide your regression (in a safe situation) and be ashamed of it!
You can regress to different ages
Some regressors are regressed 24/7
Some caregivers want to care for their kiddo 24/7
Some caregivers don't want to or can't care for their little 24/7
What are some reminders that you need or think other people might want to hear? I've been thinking a lot about belonging in a community, and I know that the agere community is really really lovely, but sometimes there are important reminders, yk? I wanna keep this space safe and open for any (nice) people to join because it was this community being safe and open that made me feel loved and accepted when I wasn't by other people. I love this community so so much <3
Hey, kiddo. What're you doing in here all alone? Dad was lookin' for you all around the house. Dad missed you so much. Sweetheart?... Oh, oh. Kiddo, it's okay. It's okay to cry. Come here. Come into my arms. There you go. You can cry as much as you want to, my little one. I've got you. Dad's holding you right here in his arms. I'm not going to let go, okay? Never. Dad will hold all of your tears and sniffles. Don't you worry, I'm right here. It's okay.
Can you feel that, little one? I'm holding your hand and squeezing it. That's right. And you can squeeze back as tight as you need to, okay? Mhm, good. There you go. Dad's got you.
Now. My love? Can you look at me? Can you look up into Dad's eyes? There's my baby. Can you try and breathe deeper for me, bub? Just follow my lead, okay? In and out, just like we practiced. In. And out. You can do it, bub. You're almost there. In. And out. See? You did it! Good job, kiddo. Do you have any more tears or sniffles you want to let out? Mhm. Dad's right here for you if you do, my love. How about this? You get yourself comfy on the bed while I bring you your water bottle and your favourite stuffie from your room. Then, you and me can cuddle up and if you want to, maybe you can tell Dad about what was going on in that precious little head of yours, hm? I'll be right back, little one. Dad loves you so much.
