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I would like to tell you a story about how I as a furry helped a very close friend of mine who is an age regressor. Now, what exactly is age regression? Well, I asked my friend to hear their side of the story and what they believe and think, and not some sort of website or article stating false information, etc.

"Age regression is a type of coping mechanism some people use to help cope with trauma or disorders/disabilities. There's a few types of regression. Pure regression and impure regression. Pure regression is the sweet and cute regression that you see mainstream and is usually full of happiness. Impure is where you remember all your trauma, you can get overwhelmed, you're more prone to tantrums, etc. Both are necessary parts of regression for me." ~Aoi's friend

My friend and I would also like to debunk the myth that it's a fetish or kink. This is not the case.

"Yeah, age regression is not a kink. We want to stay as far away from the kink community as humanly possible. Age regression is strictly safe for work and is used as a coping mechanism." ~Aoi's friend

When my friend first told me they're an age regressor a while ago, I actually started feeling uncomfortable because I, along with probably some others as well, thought it was a kink or fetish due to people spreading misinformation. Age regression is far from age play and things along those lines. So I asked my friend if it was a fetish because I thought it was. They completely debunked that myth and explained why and how it isn't a fetish or kink at all and that people regress often because of trauma. This is the case for them. They regress because they have experienced trauma and regression helps them cope. Last night, they sent me a message on Discord telling me that they were starting to regress badly. So I asked them how I could help, if anything. Then it began. They started talking to me in a very childlike manner, sounding like a very young child who was actually acting very, very happy and cheerful! As well as playful! However, I started feeling a bit nervous and uncomfortable because I've never experienced someone close to me regress and it was the first time I was in the middle of seeing a regression. Not physically but it still felt very real even if it was online. They did tell me about a month ago that a lot of regressors will have a childlike state of mind when they regress and that is exactly what I noticed when they replied to me after I asked how I can help. It took me a while to think how to respond since my nervousness was getting the best of me. I was even a bit scared because again, it was the first time I ever experienced something like this and I just didn't know what to do at that certain moment. However, remembering the fact that they told me regressors often enter a childlike state of mind gave me an idea. I started replying back to them with very cheerful and happy responses, just like them. I was being childlike myself to better help them understand what I was saying because during regression, people might not understand what you're saying or doing. They are not capable of understanding certain words, phrases, actions, etc. while they are regressing. So, me thinking that a lot of children and young people like cute and fluffy things, I decided to show them my cute fluffy fursuit hand and feet paws, and I acted like I was my fursona, Aoi the Dutch Angel Dragon. I showed them cute drawings of Aoi as well, and all this actually helped them!! They loved it so much and they were very happy to see my furry stuff. They were a very happy child being excited and happy by seeing my fursuit parts and my artworks of Aoi. I helped them feel safe and comfortable. I brought happiness to them and I made them smile! You have no idea how all my furry stuff made them happy! At this point, all my nervousness and anxiety was completely gone. I was just talking to a cheerful child who felt scared and needed someone to help them feel safe and comfortable! And that's exactly what Aoi the Dragon did! She helped the child feel safe and at ease, and felt like a protector to the child. Sadly, it was time for me to go after a while and I was scared of their reaction. I didn't want them to feel scared or sad again. Thankfully, they weren't! They were calm and just a jolly kid! Keep in mind that my friend is not actually a kid. They are an adult. They had a childlike state of mind when regressing. The next day, I greeted them and said:

"By the way, how did I do yesterday while you were regressing? Did I do a good job? It was very new for me and at first, I felt a bit nervous and uncomfortable because I've never met someone with age regression and didn't know what to do."

To which they responded with:

"You did very good.

You pushed me into a deeper regressive state and I could actually use it for self soothing.

Thank you so much for that.

I really, really appreciate what you did for me."

Hearing that just made me so darn happy! I was able to help them out while they were regressing!

This is one of the main reasons why I became a furry. To bring happiness to people and to make them smile. To brighten up someone's day when they're sad or struggling. To me, that's what being a furry is all about. I wanted to shine a positive light on the furry fandom by sharing this story. Not all furries are "creeps, degenerates, and NSFW freaks", as a lot of people outside the fandom think. That is absolutely not true at all and I hope that this story is an example of some of the positive and pro sides of the furry fandom. I myself am strictly a SFW-only fur and want nothing to do with the toxic or "nasty side" of the fandom. Let me make it fully clear that there is nothing wrong with liking or enjoying NSFW content. You do you and as long as you're not hurting anyone and everyone who's involved are all consenting adults, it really doesn't matter. Everyone's free to enjoy what they want as long as everyone involved agrees and consent. Most people outside the fandom consider the "nasty side" of the fandom to be the NSFW and fetish side of the fandom. I personally am not a fan of that and feel uncomfortable. I wanted to clear that up in case anyone misunderstands me. Through this story, I am hoping to spread positivity to both the furry fandom and everyone outside of the fandom. I want people to see that there are a lot of positive sides to our fandom, this just being one example. Thanks to everyone who took the time to read this!