Once during a conversation with Calex I came to a similar conclusion... I didn't have it so bad, I have a loving family and I don't think I could complain. But as a kid, my parents fought a lot and I cheered up my mom when she cried due to that. Indirectly, having to be responsable for adults emotional wellbeing, therefore never wanting to do anything that might make them sad. Well, that might have made me want even more a fantastic childhood carefree of all responsibilities. I partially think wholesome AR is therapeutic (I say partially because I know the biggest reason I commission it because it is fun and therefore I love it! c= )

Oh my gosh I feel this in my bones.
My mom would have raging meltdowns and as a single parent there were no adults around to help her through her stress. I’d pray that my aunt would call her, and she’d switch off the rage and pretend she was just fine.
I’d just clean and try to fix the problem she was screaming about because crying and trying to tell her I was scared didn’t do anything. 😂 I did everything I could to be an easy child and figured it was my job to help her with her emotions as much as I could to prevent the explosions. 🫠
I had plenty of good times too! But I think the hot and cold emotions must have messed with my brain.

AR is nice. To be a kid getting a hug,… or a kid whose scared and someone comes to help…. that sounds nice. 😌

Will make sure to make you a kid more often then and give you lots and lots of hugs

I don't remember where I heard, you know an event was traumatic when you see it like: "it was bad, but I guess that's life. I think I had a normal childhood" And people who listen tell you "...No! You did not!"

I cannot say much since honestly I see mine as pretty normal to be honest.

But I want to give you such a strong hug Aei...

Same as Deven, I really need to add you to more AR stuff and give you lots and lots if hugs. >__> *hug*