Somewhat vulnerable post (1 Viewer)

[athenaaa]

This is probably going to be one of my most vulnerable posts here. I’m frustrated lately because I feel like I can’t be myself. And today was the breaking point. I feel like I’m constantly judged for things I enjoy by people are supposed to support me. I enjoy cartoons and other “childish” things if that wasn’t obvious. It doesn’t harm anyone but people around me are acting like it does and that frustrates me. I was specifically watching both My Little Pony and Bluey earlier today. It made me happy, until I was belittled and judged for it. I don’t know if that was thier intentions or not but it still hurt. Adults can like cartoons too, its not a big deal in ny opinion. It helped me stay regulated and in a good mood but now I am scared to watch cartoons in the surrounding areas of others due to the fear of judgement. It makes me wonder what if they are right and I should just grow up ​

 

[Harmony_Starz]

They are not right It's perfectly fine to watch cartoons and like childish stuff no matter what your age, there is nothing wrong with that especially if it helps you feel relaxed and happy

 

[athenaaa]

They are not right It's perfectly fine to watch cartoons and like childish stuff no matter what your age, there is nothing wrong with that especially if it helps you feel relaxed and happy

It does, it is something that I have learned helps regulate my emotions. If I am feeling overwhelmed, one or two episodes and I become more regulated.

 

[Harmony_Starz]

It does, it is something that I have learned helps regulate my emotions. If I am feeling overwhelmed, one or two episodes and I become more regulated.

If something is helping someone feel better and it doesnt hurt others, I dont see why they should complain about it, its perfectly fine

 

[Wingfrost]

I haven’t watched MLP since the 4th season but I love rewatching my favorite episodes from those seasons. It’s totally fine if you like those things. As long as you enjoy it that’s all that matters.

 

[The_LastRomeo]

I watch cartoons all the time, my mom who's 44 does too, she said "Its my childhood, why can't i still enjoy it? A good show is a good show" And I agree, my dad judges us tho and my mom always shuts him down, enjoy your cartoons if it makes you happy!

 

[Deleted member 74]

if it makes you happy, it makes you happy! don’t let peoples boring grey outlook on life stop you from enjoying what you like c: it’s not a big deal, it’s not hurting anyone by you doing that and it helps you regulate yourself, I say everyone needs something to help them have fun and just enjoy their time without the “adult expectations”

 

[MK3AM]

i tottally get where youre coming from cin i used to love anime but my parents kept telling me its childish and i should watch stuff my age and it brought me down :(( but im here if u need anything

 

[seungfloral]

You are barely 22, u have been an adult for 3 years, what do these ppl want? It's totally fine. If u would watch murder docus then u would be judged for that.

 

[izcream]

nah its perfectly fine to watch cartoons even as an adult. we all like different things and thats okay. as long as youre happy, nothing else matters. its not worth changing to be someone you're not just to appeal to others tbh

 

[ani07]

this always happens. I read manga since I`m 14 and watch anime for all my life. it came to a point where my dad told me that anime is shit.
my parents can be real bitches.

but back to the topic, it took me a lot of time to not care about it anymore and also gain the confidence to fire back at them or ppl in general.
especially when they themself watch animations on tv!