Explaining Why I Hang Out in a Dog Crate- My Story + Safe Space Tour

[@hunnybee_]

“just let people be wrong about you” that’s honestly such great advice, omg.

[@binkybunnysway943]

What an articulate young lady that just wants to feel safe after trauma

[@Violetvalerievalentine]

“Bitch this is help”☠️☠️real

[@TessesKingdom]

I wish I had a therapist like yours growing up. I explained to my therapist that my dolls help me feel safe, they comfort me when I’m having an anxiety attack/panic attack, overall they make me happy. And my therapist told my mom to take them away so up until about five years ago my dolls were in storage. During that time I became very depressed I felt as though I wasn’t being listened to I felt unimportant and invisible. I get dolls are mostly made for kids but they make me happy and their one of my special interests (I’m autistic)

[@yoshisarethebomb]

Maybe use ball joint dolls (also called BJD) and tell everyone they’re decorations while you actually can play with them. They can be expensive but you could get used and/or cheap ones

[@TessesKingdom]

@@yoshisarethebomb thank you so much for the suggestion. I have been looking into BJD’s I just haven’t been able to afford any yet. But I do have three smart dolls.

[@yoshisarethebomb]

@@TessesKingdom Ooooo that’s nice. Also plushies work

[@TessesKingdom]

@@yoshisarethebomb thank you so much for the suggestion

[@megankelly8222]

Keep using the dolls take them out of storage like 3 and enjoy them their yours not hers

[@AdventuresInMyLife2024]

Ok, I used to hide in closets all the time as a kid. I also have complex PTSD and so I understand this so much. It’s real comforting to see that i’m not alone in liking to hide in smaller spaces.

[@unfurl222]

It's VERY simple to understand that. People just enjoy being mean and pretend they're superior. Do whatever it takes to make yourself heal and feel safe. (As long as you aren't hurting yourself/someone else). Ps: i love your sense of humor and how smart/articulate you are 🩷

[@ittybittytokki]

this has honestly made me want a crate so badly 😭 small/confined spaces like this are really comforting for me too, so i totally get it. i wish people wouldn’t immediately assume the worst of anything they’re not familiar with, but oh well. i’m glad that you’ve been able to create a safe space for you to heal! 💗

[@ubeml06]

growing up, i usually hid in the bathroom when my older sister grew violent (she never hit me, she's tried to and has mentally abused me up until high school) or when i had panic attacks. the smaller the bathroom, the better i felt. i've seen age regression content, but never really felt connected with a creator until you! you gave me the courage to accept my age regression and even tell my mother. (she doesn't know the term age regression, she just knows i feel little at times) and she even suggested me buying one of those indoor play tents to transform into a small safe pocket! absolutely adore your content, you truly are helping so many people by sharing your own experiences.

[@dprboy]

Your crate looks very cozy! I'm glad you found something that works for you ... don't be concerned about people who don't understand and make negative comments. All the best to you!

[@LupoDen]

im 27 this year but am set back in brain development a few years (autistic) and likely the constant bad things in childhood into teens. severe ptsd and chronic nightmares, whenever i napped in a crate in the last few years i felt so calm fast and safe and didnt have nightmares, it was just this sanctuary id go in and watch videos or youtube lying on the blankets and pillows. i covered it with a throw blanket and put pretty lights inside. i went into small spaces a lot as a kid too to feel safe and also carry around a plushie (haven't much lately as ive been carrying a puppy whose a small dog around, hes a support dog) i havent brought it up to my therapist yet but im sure shed be encouraging of it bc shes also a trauma specialist and ive talked about similar things helping. really good points, let people be wrong about you. if it helps and its not hurting anyone or etc then thats a good thing right? at the end of the day its ur life and u know what works for u to exist comfortably and its not their business too.... sending lots of love to everyone and u ❤

[@mesholberatsonallibi]

i am also diagnosed with complex PTSD for different reasons but i know this disorder is terrifying and so hard :( much love to you💕

[@ukimxy]

I follow her on Insta and I'm in love with her content! I'm a teenager, but I have BPD, and I won't lie, ageregressing sounds so so comforting I understand her a lot and I feel safe and heard when she talks 🎀

[@aestheticpeach7487]

i have age regression and sometimes its not all that gwreat but i do cope with it and most of the time i love being in my little space

[@doxiebacon]

I just found your channel and I'm so glad! Having this crate to meet your needs and cope after trauma is such a great idea and I am so grateful you posted this video :)

[@littleangelagere]

I feel the same way, I tend to hide in small spaces when I feel unsafe or overwhelmed too and started building forts and hiding in my closet when I felt the need to be in a small space. I have a bunch of dogs that are gonna be *huge* and a bunch of crates for them but wouldn't consider going in any myself... Considering that the largest crate they have can fit me but the amount of times it's been dirtied by the dogs just makes me go ick lol and go without trying. Maybe I'll try it when I get my own house because I'm not sure my mom would like me to be in a crate :( edit: currently borrowing our biggest crate until I get a new bed, DO NOT sleep in it with the front door shut, it'll mess up your legs and make them cramp! also my mom doesn't mind the crate in my room especially since I made it cozy and discreet. She's the type of mom that doesn't like holes in the wall and I'm willing to follow that and still be able to make a space for myself thats sensory friendly. I sometimes invite the puppies and even they love it as much as I do :)

[@princessunicornrose]

You've really helped me through your channel learn to accept my coping strategies more. I am a lot older than you. But throughout my life have had abuse. I'm hoping now I'm learning more about myself to stop this cycle. I am 42 with cptsd eupd depression agoraphobia autism. I use age regression to help. I am asexual. Thank you for your help

[@mikesart]

As a foster kid I don't get to be able to have my own safe space but what I can say is when I was younger and I had all my siblings around me I had like six siblings around me so it was always very crowded and everybody wanted to be where I was so being in a space that's big enough for one makes me feel better because I know no one else can come in there and try to be in my bubble also I'm also scared of thunderstorms so if anything ever lands on the top at least it won't fall on my head I've always wanted to personalize my room but I don't have any parents and I don't have a proper home. The fear of being in big spaces also comes from the childhood trauma that I had and how if my mom went on a rampage or my brother I was in that little space so no one could get me because only one person can fit in it

[@AdventuresInMyLife2024]

I have the same sort of crate due to the same reason, mine is in my bedroom walk in closet. The closet also has fairy lights and other stuffed animals and things. ❤

[@Littlemelanie101]

I pet regress bc it helps with my anxiety especially small spaces helps too......but I can't find any cage inspo bc I want it to be cute and comfy like yours.....😅😊😊

[@Trevoristhe1]

your so sweet, i love your therapist. I feel like I can relate that I love what I get out of this.

[@Grayson25137]

Crates seem so cozy. I used to love going into dog crates when I was little.

[@Eruza9306]

Someone told me enclosed space reminds the brain of the womb and it makes a lot of sense. Enclosed spaces help me too.

[@mesholberatsonallibi]

i am also diagnosed with complex PTSD for different reasons but i know this disorder is terrifying and so hard :( much love to you💕 i also use some age regression strategies but i don’t fully regress, it’s very theraputic for me

[@racheldaniel5412]

Great advice and great explanation

[@Jaye_animationz]

I just found yer channel, yer videos help me a lot. And I no longer feel alone when it comes to age regression so thanks/gen

[@LochsLibrary]

“let people be wrong about you” 💚

[@Letsseewhathappens-g1t]

When I get triggered if I am at home, I always go sit in my closet without even thinking

[@MLPRarityBrony]

I know how you feel, I was physically abused by my half brother when I was a kid, My dad never did anything about it but my mom and siblings protected me. I don`t know why I am an ABDL Age regressor I just never grew out of things like cartoons and toys but it does help with my anxiety and depression.

[@JigmeDatse]

Is it OK for people to say how awesome having a crate is? I mean I haven't really done that other than very briefly... Ah, your story actually sounds a bit familiar. I wouldn't really say that it's easy to define the abuse, but I've often gone hiding in spaces like that. I had a bed that was open underneath, and I'd hide under there, and it was partially sensory thing just by itself, but how much of the abuse was because of failure to accomodate our sensory needs?

[@stewartmatthews1551]

This is good to know that this crate helps you get threw your troma and I wanted to say that I am very sorry that you have been abused back then you know nobody should have to go threw that ever I hope this abusive person wakes up one day a apologizes to you and realize what he or she did to you was very bad because it can have lasting affects on a lot of people I know a girl that's a friend of mine that is 19 years old and had a boyfriend that sexually abused her I am 30 years and I told her she has to break up with him and tell someone about it she is not will him anymore now and has a new boyfriend that is really good to her me and her still text each other and every now and then I will check up on her to see how she is doing she has autism like me and I use to work with her at my old job I miss her every day

[@al234na]

I actually would like to talk about age regression with my therapist, but I'm so afraid she doesn't understand ist or thinks I'm weird

[@RaysTherianLife]

When I was younger I used to have a high sleeping bed so it felt safe to be up high. Has anyone got any recommendations on how to have a hide away area in a small room? I think I'm gonna turn my room into a sensory room sorta thing as I've been struggling and I have trauma related to telling people about trauma so I haven't got therapy or anything.

[@garrymullane]

if that safe space makes you happy that is all that matters do not listen other people because they have no idea what it is like good for you

[@arinwaitingofficial]

Is there a link where I can get one of these crates in this specific size?

[@lexusangelicpalace]

hi, I've been following you on Instagram for a good bit, I've recently figured out that when I'm triggered compression and heat help me and I've been thinking of a tent or crate or both. I'm plus size but losing weight lately hopefully I get to were I think it be safe for me to climb into one. saw a white one with about the same dimensions as this one so I have my eye on it. thank you for making such awesome videos 🤍

[@sugargliderluvr]

i want to do this so bad! ive wanted to for a long time actually but im just scared about my family not understanding or talking shit like i need to be grown or whatever. im 29 but she doesn’t matter ovi. did you say that you had a dog bed under all your blankets?🩷 it looks so safe & cozy in there & im gonna talk about it with my therapist once i find one i feel comfortable with 💜 thank you for sharing & i hope you & all your stuffy friends have a great day 😊

[@ohnoitsnoe2970]

i was wondering how tall you were and how did you find a big enough crate

[@angellimbed]

i’m 5’1 and it’s a standard size large crate, it’s bigger than it looks

[@Bunny20246]

I actually stopped going to a therapist because nothing helps except my little space , therapy is to triggering for me

[@Wewillalldiealone]

Ik im like four months late but IM five foot and a child

[@Cloudbunny_cares]

❤

[@joshgordillo9416]

❤❤❤

[@Trevoristhe1]

do you have an IG?

[@angel_doll-]

Ive wanted a crate for so long thank you so much!! 🤍like really thank you soo much for speaking on this with words for exactly how I have been feeling!!! 🤍