Did I tell y’all I realized I have a middle side I’ve been indulging for a few months without even realizing it? All the crafting, true crime and spooky mystery stuff, my colorful cozy spot, my favorite snacks, my clothes? That’s all 12 year old Miss Annie!

I stumbled upon this notion by mistake, but friends, let me tell you how exploring this notion helps me understand SO much more about age play and CG/l dynamics!

Now, I knew much of this going in as a kinkster who talks to folks into just about everything. So I already knew there’s a huge difference between age play and actual age regression, for example.

And I already knew that age play isn’t inherently sexual. So I didn’t have to struggle with any discomfort or shame. I realized I was already indulging my inner child and so I just kinda put a point on the age I seem to be set at.

Also, I’m only ever gonna speak to personal experience- everyone is different. But junior high, 11-12, was the age when I hated life most. I was terribly bullied and very alone. That I leaned into this while working from home alone for 4 months is shocking*.

*not actually shocking

Neither my Sir, nor I are interested in altering our dynamic to include my middle side, nor am I interested in sexual play overlapping with that. But Sir and I *are* discussing ways for me to communicate when I feel small/more vulnerable and need a gentler hand.