Incontinence as Stigma

[diaperpt]

Certainly not a new topic, but I thought I'd toss out a link.

[Baby Brian]

Being gay used to be a stigma too (of course way long ago it wasn't). The more society is exposed to adult diaper wearers the more accustomed to it they will become. I'm hoping the baby boomers can help us on that.

[MOLEABE]

[Guest DiaperGirlCali]

Being gay used to be a stigma too (of course way long ago it wasn't). The more society is exposed to adult diaper wearers the more accustomed to it they will become. I'm hoping the baby boomers can help us on that.

[Baby Brian]

By way long ago I mean pre-victorian. Way before that high & mighty queen (whole era actually) came along, sexuality was a much more open topic.

[diaperpt]

DiaperGirlCali, I'm not gay but I've got eyes and ears. I absolutely agree with you.

[lilJester]

i doubt that people will become "more accustomed to ab/dl's"

[FatFrank]

I am new to full bladder incontinence (about 3 months now) and can relate to the stigma issue because not only am I incontinent, I am obese. I realize, too, alot of this might be from being hyper sensitized to being different -- and now doubly so that I am in diapers -- but I can really relate the whole idea of acceptance and tolerance and not judging people because they are different.

[diaperpt]

Our society, for thinking it's "advanced", is not good at accepting people who don't fit their idea of normal. I don't want to address you by your screen-name because it is self-demeaning. Why can't we look at each for who we are? Frank, I don't know if I'd like you or not, but I can only hope that I'd look past your weight in order to find out who you are.

[FatFrank]

Amen, Diaperpt!

[diaperpt]

FatFrank, you both saddened me as I read your first two paragraphs and made me smile with the last two. I bet I would like you and I bet you are adorable!

[FatFrank]

Ahoy Diaperpt!

[diaperpt]

A week or so ago in my shrink session, I observed that I have accepted myself for who I am including my need for diapers and maybe not all things baby, but some. My wife has not at all, however. I'm not sure what in her background makes it so abhorrent, but I do feel that society puts the shame on us. In thinking about it, I thought how some of society's 'shame' is a good thing. Pedophiles, thieves, wife beaters, fathers who pay no child support, etc ought to feel society's shame.

[FatFrank]

Amen!

[incondl]

You have the proper attitude Frank. Keep it up & you'll get to where you need to be!

[Bettypooh]

A week or so ago in my shrink session, I observed that I have accepted myself for who I am including my need for diapers and maybe not all things baby, but some. My wife has not at all, however. I'm not sure what in her background makes it so abhorrent, but I do feel that society puts the shame on us. In thinking about it, I thought how some of society's 'shame' is a good thing. Pedophiles, thieves, wife beaters, fathers who pay no child support, etc ought to feel society's shame.

[diaperpt]

As usual, well said, Bettypooh. And your emoticons always put a smile on my face.