who still live with their parents?

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

as an asian little, i still live with my parents, they don't really know this side of me. and if you're someone who still live with their parents, do they know or are they supportive? 🥹🥹 

[littlegala]

I understand. I had to move back in with my parents and I think they know I’m different because I’m 43 and I do whatever I want. So they buy me stuffies and cute things when they want to give me a gift. I don't plan on telling them about this side of me because I don't know what they’ll think. So i’d rather keep it to myself. ☺️

[Guest SunshineButterfly218]

I can completely understand this. I still live with my parents. I'm 42 years old and have a mental illness and I'm pretty much free on what I can do. I make sure to help around the house but my parents are very loving and supportive of me. They'll give me cute things as gifts and things I like. I don't tell many people this because I'm not sure what they'll think about. So I keep it to myself too. The only people that know are my best friends and they don't judge me.

[Sicarie]

I am 43 and currently live with my Mom. Moved in with her after my divorce and it helps us both out financially.

My mom knows I love cute things and I've started buying more little things in front of her like a child plate set, earrings, shirts and such. She just thinks that's just me and liking all the cute things. I don't know if she could accept this lifestyle dynamic without going to the stereotype thought process.

[Insanity_Stars_Birdie]

I still live with my mom though hardly by choice. I'm disabled and chronically ill. But I've adored stuffed animals and cartoons my whole life. Autism special interests. So my mom doesn't suspect much. Working on hopefully moving out with my daddy soon when we find a place that works for me

[Little kaiya]

I don't live with my parents, it would drive both sides nuts, but when I did many years ago when I was in university. At that time they had stumbled across stuff in my room but it never came up because they didn't need or want to know and I didn't need or want to tell them.

[PrincessM_13]

I still live with family. My mom knows that I wear onesies and I’m into stuffies. She’s even seen my baby bottles. I won’t tell her the whole details of being little, but she doesn’t freak out when she sees me enjoying things or wearing things for littlespace so far. 

[ivy_val]

i’m 21 n still live with mine. they’re v conservative so i can’t rlly tell them about this side of me or any relationships :c it’s hard but this economy makes it impossible to live on my own, so it is what it is.

but thankfully i have enough freedom to dress, decorate, n almost do anything i want !! my entire room is pastels n stuffies n they dont seem to think its odd at all. in fact my mom even helped with a lot of the decorating.

as a younger person, sometimes it’s jus about finding a healthy balance if u don’t wanna jus come out about ur little side. but trying to hold on to the small things, like clothing/decoration choices can still keep u happy !!

jus remember u will always have a whole community to support u ^^ i hope ur able to find solace in that !!!

[Yoshi_Yoshi]

I still live with my parents and probably will continue to do so till I’ve graduated and found stable job. I personally do not want my parents to know about my little side, it be super awkward XD they know I have childish interest but don’t think much of it. Whenever my dad comments on new plushie purchase I tell he should be thankful I’m not into drugs instead, and that’s the end of that conversation. 

[la princesa vaquita]

yeh Lol during the school year i live on campus at uni but i come back home during summer and winter (ima be a junior this fall)

i think next year me and my friends are moving into an apartment tho

but yeh college is so consuming in time, resources, finances, social energy, etc. i dont think my parents know about my little side per se, or if they do they dont know its called being little. but they definitely support my childish interests like when they get me gifts they get me plushies (even tho they always say no more plushies bc i have too many they always cave for me hehe), my mama got me bluey and stitch paintings for my birthday bc she knows theyre my favourite! and my dad usually gets me money for gifts or supports my sweet tooth even tho he knows i'll buy books and plushies hehe

i'd say if either of them would figure it out, it would be my mama. also she got me a custom bluey cup with my name on it a couple months ago 🥺🫶🏾 i have a very wide range of interests but its pretty obvious when im in little space, they just think im being me tho so 🤷🏾‍♀️

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/12/2025 at 8:01 PM, littlegala said:

I understand. I had to move back in with my parents and I think they know I’m different because I’m 43 and I do whatever I want. So they buy me stuffies and cute things when they want to give me a gift. I don't plan on telling them about this side of me because I don't know what they’ll think. So i’d rather keep it to myself. ☺️

omg that's so sweet of ur parents to get u stuffies n cute things!! 🥹🥹 i think keeping this side of u to urself is okay, too! i also don’t plan on telling mine either bc it’s just easier that way 🥺 but having ppl who care abt u like that is so comforting 💕 i think u’re doing amazing keeping urself happy while balancing things!

 

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/17/2025 at 1:29 AM, SunshineButterfly218 said:

I can completely understand this. I still live with my parents. I'm 42 years old and have a mental illness and I'm pretty much free on what I can do. I make sure to help around the house but my parents are very loving and supportive of me. They'll give me cute things as gifts and things I like. I don't tell many people this because I'm not sure what they'll think about. So I keep it to myself too. The only people that know are my best friends and they don't judge me.

that’s rlly amazing that ur parents r so loving n supportive 🥺 i think it’s wonderful they give u cute gifts too!! i totally get not wanting to share too much abt being little, it’s hard to know what ppl would think 🥺🥺 my close friends don’t know abt it but it’s nice to have even a little support like u do!! 💕

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/17/2025 at 2:56 AM, Sicarie said:

I am 43 and currently live with my Mom. Moved in with her after my divorce and it helps us both out financially.

My mom knows I love cute things and I've started buying more little things in front of her like a child plate set, earrings, shirts and such. She just thinks that's just me and liking all the cute things. I don't know if she could accept this lifestyle dynamic without going to the stereotype thought process.

aww ur mom sounds so sweet 🥹 it’s so nice that she lets u just enjoy ur cute things!! sometimes ppl don’t understand the deeper meaning of it, but i think it’s awesome u get to be urself even in small ways 🥺💕 i hope u can keep enjoying ur littlespace at ur own pace 💖

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/19/2025 at 10:32 AM, Insanity_Stars_Birdie said:

I still live with my mom though hardly by choice. I'm disabled and chronically ill. But I've adored stuffed animals and cartoons my whole life. Autism special interests. So my mom doesn't suspect much. Working on hopefully moving out with my daddy soon when we find a place that works for me

omggg i rlly hope u n ur daddy find a cozy place soon 🥹💖 it’s hard sometimes living w parents but it’s nice ur mom doesn’t suspect much! i love stuffed animals n cartoons too hehe, so i get it!! u’re so strong dealing w everything 🥺💪 sending hugs!! 💕

 

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/19/2025 at 3:53 PM, Little kaiya said:

I don't live with my parents, it would drive both sides nuts, but when I did many years ago when I was in university. At that time they had stumbled across stuff in my room but it never came up because they didn't need or want to know and I didn't need or want to tell them.

omg i get that!! 🥺 it’s so awkward if they find things but don’t say anything 😂😂 i try to keep everything hidden too so no one asks questions!! u handled that so well tho hehe 💖

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/20/2025 at 1:35 AM, PrincessM_13 said:

I still live with family. My mom knows that I wear onesies and I’m into stuffies. She’s even seen my baby bottles. I won’t tell her the whole details of being little, but she doesn’t freak out when she sees me enjoying things or wearing things for littlespace so far. 

omg ur mom sounds rlly chill about it!! 🥹🥹  it must feel nice to have that lil bit of freedom!! 🥺💖 i’d be too scared to let my parents see any of my stuff so u’re so brave hehe 💕

 

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/20/2025 at 9:45 AM, ivy_val said:

i’m 21 n still live with mine. they’re v conservative so i can’t rlly tell them about this side of me or any relationships :c it’s hard but this economy makes it impossible to live on my own, so it is what it is.

but thankfully i have enough freedom to dress, decorate, n almost do anything i want !! my entire room is pastels n stuffies n they dont seem to think its odd at all. in fact my mom even helped with a lot of the decorating.

as a younger person, sometimes it’s jus about finding a healthy balance if u don’t wanna jus come out about ur little side. but trying to hold on to the small things, like clothing/decoration choices can still keep u happy !!

jus remember u will always have a whole community to support u ^^ i hope ur able to find solace in that !!!

my parents r religious n conservative too! and living alone in this economy is hard 😖 n omgg ur room sounds soooo cute!! 🥺🥺 ur mom helping decorate is so sweet!! even if u can’t tell them abt being little, having that freedom to be urself a lil is so nice 💖 i agree finding a balance is rlly important!! 🥺 it’s hard sometimes but u’re doing amazing keeping urself happy 🥹 n thank uuu hehe!! sending hugs 💕

 

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

On 5/22/2025 at 7:52 AM, Yoshi_Yoshi said:

I still live with my parents and probably will continue to do so till I’ve graduated and found stable job. I personally do not want my parents to know about my little side, it be super awkward XD they know I have childish interest but don’t think much of it. Whenever my dad comments on new plushie purchase I tell he should be thankful I’m not into drugs instead, and that’s the end of that conversation. 

hehe same!! i tell my parents that as well, at least im not doin drugs or getting preggo 😂 i totally get not wanting to share ur little side tho, it can feel so awkward 🥺 i also just keep it to myself n let ppl think i just like cute things hehe 💖 but plushies make everything better 🥹

 

[Guest lilspacebunnyyy]

22 hours ago, la princesa vaquita said:

yeh Lol during the school year i live on campus at uni but i come back home during summer and winter (ima be a junior this fall)

i think next year me and my friends are moving into an apartment tho

but yeh college is so consuming in time, resources, finances, social energy, etc. i dont think my parents know about my little side per se, or if they do they dont know its called being little. but they definitely support my childish interests like when they get me gifts they get me plushies (even tho they always say no more plushies bc i have too many they always cave for me hehe), my mama got me bluey and stitch paintings for my birthday bc she knows theyre my favourite! and my dad usually gets me money for gifts or supports my sweet tooth even tho he knows i'll buy books and plushies hehe

i'd say if either of them would figure it out, it would be my mama. also she got me a custom bluey cup with my name on it a couple months ago 🥺🫶🏾 i have a very wide range of interests but its pretty obvious when im in little space, they just think im being me tho so 🤷🏾‍♀️

omg ur parents sound so sweet 🥺 the bluey n stitch gifts r so cute!! n the custom bluey cup!! 🥹💖 i love how they support ur interests even if they don’t fully understand hehe 🥺 i get that lil vibe of "they just think it’s me" too hehe, it’s so comforting in a way 💕 u’re doing so amazing balancing everything n still enjoying ur littlespace!! 🥹

 

[Insanity_Stars_Birdie]

On 5/23/2025 at 12:16 AM, lilspacebunnyyy said:

omggg i rlly hope u n ur daddy find a cozy place soon 🥹💖 it’s hard sometimes living w parents but it’s nice ur mom doesn’t suspect much! i love stuffed animals n cartoons too hehe, so i get it!! u’re so strong dealing w everything 🥺💪 sending hugs!! 💕

 

Thank you! We're working super hard on it. We think we may have found a place near my job on a bus line since I can't drive. We just need to wait for a first floor unit to open up since they don't have an elevator and I'm a part time wheelchair user.

[.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ]

To anybody over the age 18 who still lives with their parents:

Please be absolutely sure that you haven't been robbed of your independence by them. That you aren't financially struggling because you're not being encouraged to go get a job.

There's a fine line to needing parental financial assistance to full blown manipulative tactics used to keep you dependent on them. This is the case, particularly where narcissistic parenting is involved.

I know our current geo economic situation isn't all that great in many places, but please make sure that your not being manipulated into living with your parents before it's too late.

The consequences of dealing with breaking a narcissistic parents' trauma bond is heartbreaking at best and devastating at worst.

Please take care of yourself and be safe~

[-Soul-]

2 hours ago, .คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ said:

To anybody over the age 18 who still lives with their parents:

Please be absolutely sure that you haven't been robbed of your independence by them. That you aren't financially struggling because you're not being encouraged to go get a job.

There's a fine line to needing parental financial assistance to full blown manipulative tactics used to keep you dependent on them. This is the case, particularly where narcissistic parenting is involved.

I know our current geo economic situation isn't all that great in many places, but please make sure that your not being manipulated into living with your parents before it's too late.

The consequences of dealing with breaking a narcissistic parents' trauma bond is heartbreaking at best and devastating at worst.

Please take care of yourself and be safe~

Hey, I totally understand the heart behind this message—narcissistic parenting is very real, and the effects can be deeply damaging. It’s important that people are aware of manipulation and trauma bonds, especially when they’re just starting to build their independence.

That said, not every 18+ person living at home is in that situation. There are so many little (and big) things that affect a person’s ability to move out—financial stress, mental health, cultural values, or even just needing a bit more time to figure things out.

Sometimes living at home is a healthy choice, especially when parents are actually being supportive instead of controlling. Independence doesn’t always have to mean moving out right away—it’s more about being allowed to grow, make decisions, and learn at your own pace.

So while this message is a great reminder to reflect on your situation, I think it’s also important to recognize that everyone’s path is different. What matters most is that people feel safe, supported, and empowered—wherever they live. I know I personally moved out too soon at 17! My brother who is now 33 is still at home and has been a god send recently especially with losing mum.

Please take care of yourself ☺️

[.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ]

@-Soul- I'm aware of choice and even briefly mentioned that everyone's situation is different, albeit indirectly. I just want people to be aware of what could potentially be happening and to self reflect on their situation. But thank you for being more direct with explaining my message.

[-Soul-]

25 minutes ago, .คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ said:

@-Soul- I'm aware of choice and even briefly mentioned that everyone's situation is different, albeit indirectly. I just want people to be aware of what could potentially be happening and to self reflect on their situation. But thank you for being more direct with explaining my message.

No worries, I know sometimes expression can’t be given through a message so I just wanted to reiterate ☺️

[pastelfoxes]

I live with my mom. I used to think she knew about my little side but it turns out she just thinks of me as forever a little kid which is infuriating because I've always taken care of her. I'm the only one left who will take care of her, but I'm slowly building up a life so that I can leave.