Ep 5. I'm an Adult Baby

"I'm an Adult Baby" is the fifth episode of the seventeenth season of the popular reality show "True Life." The episode follows two individuals who identify as adult babies, meaning they enjoy living their lives as though they are babies, often wearing diapers and engaging in other infantile activities.

The first adult baby featured is 21-year-old Dillon, who has been living as an adult baby for the past two years. Dillon explains that he discovered the adult baby community online and was immediately drawn to it. He now spends most of his free time engaging in baby-like activities, such as playing with toys, wearing diapers, and being bottle-fed by his girlfriend Rachel. Rachel also identifies as an adult baby and the two have a specifically unique relationship in that they consider themselves "Daddy" and "Mommy" respectively. Dillon cherishes his "little" side and enjoys being able to feel innocent and carefree, but he knows that not everyone understands his lifestyle. He hopes that by being featured on "True Life," he can help educate people and remove some of the stigma associated with being an adult baby.

The second adult baby the show focuses on is 31-year-old Nicole. Unlike Dillon, Nicole has been an adult baby for much of her life, starting when she was a teenager. Nicole explains that she was always fascinated by babies and diapers, and over time, her fascination developed into a full-blown lifestyle. Nicole lives alone in her own apartment, which she has decorated with a baby theme and filled with a variety of toys and stuffed animals. She spends her days as though she is a baby, wearing diapers, baby clothes, and engaging in baby-like activities such as coloring and playing with blocks. Unlike Dillon, Nicole chooses not to engage in a romantic relationship with any adult babysitter, instead she hires an Au Pair from abroad to take care of her needs.

Throughout the episode, both Dillon and Nicole face challenges that come with living as an adult baby. They often face misunderstood reactions from those around them, leading to ridicule and exclusion from society. They also have to navigate the potential misconceptions and exploitative treatment that can stem from the online adult baby community. Dillon addresses this, stating that not everyone in the community has good intentions, culling out potential schemes and fake individuals that could cause harm.

However, both individuals explain that the lifestyle brings them immense joy and comfort, and they cannot imagine living any other way. They have learned to accept who they are, even if that means living outside of societal norms.

Overall, "I'm an Adult Baby" offers an eye-opening look into a rarely explored community. The episode provides a respectful and educational perspective of why these individuals choose to engage in this lifestyle and how they are able to navigate the challenges that come with it. The episode is a great reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and acceptance of differences among us. Though adult baby communities have long been relegated to the shadows, the episode highlights some of the positive aspects of being open about who you are to encourage greater respect and understanding from those around you.