AB/DL Survey #1 - Messages

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Edit 5 December 2016: These results have been updated per the tenth year standards update.

23) If you could send a lesson, truth, or tip about being an ABDL back in time to yourself as a child, what would it be?

This question was asked as part of a survey of the ABDL community and others with related interests. Like the surveyor, many of the participants grew up before the internet, and some before the sexual revolution. As a result, many were without ABDL role models. Role models, such as fathers and heros, convey practices and offer acceptance in a way often taken for granted. Without role models, they would need to find their own way through life as ABDLs. This journey might involve difficult lessons, highsight gained at a cost. This question invited participants to write out a message that they would like to send back in time, to themselves.

In a sense, these messages can be delivered. While traveling back into the youth of each participant might not be possible, these messages can be made available to the young ABDLs of today and tomorrow. The young will be able to follow the trails laid by older ABDLs, perhaps learning from misakes without having to make them. While this won't make the participants' childhood easier, it will ease the childhood of others.

I'd like to thank the participants for putting in the extra time to share their messages, and offer the gratitude of future generations. This is especially due since older ABDLs can't resort to the "I was doing this while you were still in diapers" claim.

A sampling of the messages is below. Please note that this is not a random sample, and no statistical conclusions should be drawn from it. They have been sorted into categories for readability, although a number of messages could have fit into more than one category. These categories were then arranged in a quasi-chronological order.

Care should be used when evaluating the advice below. Some of the recommendations are only applicable for specific situiations or circumstances.

Not Alone

There are others with these desires. I'm not alone
We're not alone, we're not weird, we're just unique. All people are defined not by what makes them "normal," but what makes them unique. If we fear what makes us unique, we fear what makes us normal, and only then are we no longer normal.

Be Careful

Be careful what you wish for!

Before it's Too Late...

Be yourself, and take advantage now, because what is perceived as immaturity back then becomes deviant now.
When you get your first job, actually look into getting diapers. If you don't, you'll regret not having gotten into it sooner.
Don't rush into it and have fun just being a kid and not try to grow up to escape your AB/DL feelings like I did..
If you can find a way to break the link to this, grow up in a normal manner, do it. If you can't, be prepared for a hard life ahead of you. However, when this arises in your life, don't be afraid of it, because at that time, there won't be anything that you can do about it, it'll be too late.
Enjoy the real baby diapers while you still can wear them
Either 1) Avoid like the goddamn plague and try to be interested in something more manly or 2) Its alright. Don't punish yourself based on the ignorant opinions of a group of people who preach that denial is the best way of life.
Never get potty trained & stay in diapers for ever.
Obtain some Pampers while you can still fit in them.
Enjoy the time that you have and don't grow up too fast
Try to wait until you're older
Don't wait so long before trying out diapers.
Take your step mother up on her threat to put you back into diapers! You will not regret it. Get some one to take pictures of you in your diapers and live your life as you will. It's too short as it is.
I would have let my parents diaper me when I had accidents which would have led to me being less anxious about it.
Chill out. Start exploring earlier, don't sublimate everything. Do what you have to do to carve out some privacy.
I would send the message to pick up and go with it rather than taking medications for many years to deal with the depression caused by hiding from who I really am. I started wearing diapers again at like 21, and if I could go back in time would have started wearing in my teens.
Never fight it, never doubt it, and take control of your childhood. Be yourself, even if it means being considered perverted, strange, weird or immoral by others. Doing so is better than the grief you'll suffer by hiding it.

Self Acceptance

Don't let fear of what others might think about you cripple your relationship with yourself.
AB/DL interests are a part of you as much as the type of movies you enjoy and the kinds of books you like to read. The sooner you accept this, the easier your life will be.

Quitting ... or not

Don't listen to your stupid therapist!!! XP
Don't purge.
Don't do the binge-purge cycle. Its a waste of money and time. When you get the urge to purge, just sit down and relax for a few, pretty soon that urge will go away.
Accept it, it's not going away NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY. There will be less scars in the end. It is who you are and hating it will only make you hate yourself more.
Enjoy what keeps you happy and sane no matter what anybody else think or how silly it feels.
These feelings won't go away, just embrace them.
Find a way to ask for professional help so that you can accept these desires, or if possible cure them. Find a mate or significant other who can accept these desires and respect that part of you that needs to act out at times

Moderation

It's fine to indulge, just be safe. Don't let the urge take control of you. It can really be a dangerous thing if it's left unchecked.
Don't worry as long as you are happy and in control.
it's part of who you are don't fight it too much but don't always give in
Its natural and don't be afraid of what you feel. Just be smart about practicing.
Don't let it consume you, don't let it control you. It's simply an aspect of your personality, as is a hobby, quirk, love or belief. It, as with anything else, is best looked after and enjoyed within moderation and safety.
It's OK but just don't take it to extremes. Try and be as normal as possible.
Don't allow it to consume your thoughts and desires. I believe God is a God of balance, and things should be given a healthy amount of attention. God should be first, and though He often times is not, He should be. God still loves you, despite everything.
Fear not, you'll be able to find those footed sleepers you always wanted. Remember what your father told you about moderation -- you won't ever go overboard with diapers, but don't forget it nonetheless.
The best thing about being an AB is being able to step back from the problems for a while and then come back refreshed and with a clearer view of the problem. One shouldn't rely on it to solve troubles. Diapers should be a reward not a right.
Anything which does not cause harm to another is OK in moderation. Always know the possible consequences of your actions and be prepared to deal with them. Sometimes going without makes the next experience that much more enjoyable.
Get in touch with your feelings now, then decide if it is serving your needs.

Being Open

Come out with it and be honest instead of hiding it.
Don't fight it. And don't be afraid to tell others close to you.
It is a normal thing to want to wear diapers and the only thing you should do is seek out others that are like minded to share this interest with. Only someone that shares this secret will understand the feelings and emotions that you will experience.
Tell your secret to others, make it a part of you. Enjoy it!
Talk to someone about it and don't hide it.

Getting Caught

Don't get caught.
Be more careful in "playing"! Mom and Dad are more observant than you think!
I would tell any teen who didn't have parents open to the idea of dealing with a child who was old enough to make the choice between diapers or underpants, to try and hang in there. Soon enough you will be on your own; to do what you wish. I know you will get caught with your diaper stuff again and again just as I did. Your parents might try to send you to a doctor or a "shrink". Just play along, the docs will find nothing wrong with you. Keep your diapers well hidden, and above all, never underestimate the power of the female nose(Your Mom's). Get rid of used disposables and or wash wet cloth diapers and plastic pants promptly. Do not leave the wet things in your room-- even if they are doubled or triple bagged. You will be discovered. Been there done that!! Good luck!
Do not ever get caught because it will only bring you misery and anguish.
If you still live in your parents' house don't be as stupid and where just a diaper and a t-shirt to bed.
Make sure you do not get caught. Keep it a secret
Always take maximum precautions not to expose yourself, unless you are in the company of others who you can safely share your diaper dreams with.

Parents

Tell my parents right away, so that it doesn't build to be such a big deal. Just tell them "Hey if I had my choice about underwear my preference would be diapers. Because they give me a feeling of comfort and security. I sleep 300% better when wearing them to bed. I don't quite understand why, would you might have some ideas, or at least get your opinion on what you think about people wearing diapers. The more of peoples opinions and reactions you get the more you make it NOT such of a big deal. Its just the first one is the hardest! Because fear of the unknown, so hopefully that first one will be a positive one, or else.
I should have forced my parents into putting me back in diapers in grade 1 instead of waiting until I was 10.
Mommy loves you, you should talk to her about it.
Ask for diapers because I know now that my mom didn't put me in a diaper for bedwetting was because she thought it would be mean.
Don't tell your parents!!! They wont understand!!!
There's nothing wrong with it. Just be *very* careful. Don't let your parents find out.

Spouses, Etc.

It is OK, and you will find a girl that loved you no matter what. She's cute and loving. You might get hurt once or twice, but don't let it get you down; there will come a girl that loves you.
I would have told her way back then. When we were friends. Now we're getting married. It's the only thing she has never known, and it hurt to keep it from her.
Drop more hints about it to high school girlfriend.
Get over it. Don't take 10 years to tell your husband. Good grief. People are creative, they don't stop being creative when they hop into bed. It's no big deal.
Not to share it with one I thought loved me!! She used it against me and I ended up moving out of that area but, stayed in the same town.
Enjoy your diapers, wear them happily, but pick a wife that is a willing participant.

Religion

Enjoy your diapers. God made you who you are. Diapers are just another form of underwear. Relax, let go
Lose god, he only wants you to give him permission to make you miserable.
God loves you, no matter who or what you have done. You are important and have many significant gifts.
Deal with the scriptural issues about homosexuality early on, and come out SOONER! The Old Testament law had a purpose, but that purpose is fulfilled and has been replaced by a new law with only two rules. No matter what anyone else tells you, the Apostle Paul makes it clear that partial adherence to the OT law makes the work of Christ null and void. Don't let anyone else use OT scripture to support their cultural biases, when God is the one who has created you this way, if nothing else but to test the faith of those around you who need to learn tolerance.
Be even more skeptical of conventional of "received" truths. As a teenager I chanced to read Montaigne's essays - marvelous fellow - who had a very fine classical education - and his mantra, "what do I know?", became one I tried always to remember to invoke.
Wearing diapers is not a sin. Enjoy and live.
God created some who love to care for babies. In Heaven, they will need babies to care for. So God created us AB's for that purpose.

Masturbation

Given I had my first experience because I was trying to mastrubate in a cloth and ended up peeing in it first, I probably would have taught myself how my equipment worked!!! I would prefer to not be turned on by this (to "Redo" and have a life without it) but it is such a turn on and is so relaxing! It has become a part of my personality / sexuality.
To please tell my parents and society to let me masturbate and be a sexual being as god intended and to let me explore with others sexualy, because I feel as though I am into the diapers and sex thing so much because I was deprived of sexual activity as a child so now I'm trying to replay my childhood and explore sexual things. That's why I like to masturbate so much while wearing my diaper. If they would have let me do that process and learning and exploring then I wouldn't be trying to go back now and do it..

Misc

I wouldn't send anything. Let the chips fall where they may.
Start wetting the bed and wetting my pants and doodoo in my pants till diapers were given back
Lose weight, wet the bed, and wear diapers.
No answer. There'd be much more important things to send a tip about :)
Suck your thumb at night. It's really rather tasty.
I really don't believe I could send a lesson, I've not had a negative experience.

Hope For The Future

One day you will meet a girl who will love you for it. She will diaper and change you, a lot! Sometimes you will do the same to her.
Keep your head up, one day it will be alright.
That even though these things happened to me and I had to deal with them I would still grow up to to be a good, caring and loving person. I would be alright.
Never stop looking for a partner who will accept you and all your quirks.
While it's socially considered weird, you're going to enjoy it with the right woman someday who is willing to indulge in all your fantasies, as well as you indulging in all of hers.
You're not the only one. Look out for something that will be called "the Internet"!

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Last Update: 4 Dec 2016| First Posted 15 May 2008

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