I’m scared people will think I’m a pedo?

[Anonymous]

I don’t know why. I just am. I’m not a pedophile lol. I am super uncomfortable around kids. I love kids And kids LOVE me. But I just don’t know how to be around them lol. I was at a kids party and this like 5-6 year old girl keeps standing by me and looking at me. I just ignore her, and she starts leaning on me. Next thing I know I’m on the couch to get away from the kids and the girl comes and cuddles with me! Wtf am I supposed to do in this situation? Lmao it’s just weird to me. Maybe it’s normal, but I never grew up around kids.

I feel bad though. I am too scared to interact with kids and they like me I’d like to be able to be fun and all that instead of avoiding them so people won’t think I’m a pedophile lol. I’m paranoid about it.

[bluexqueen]

I have this fear too, it is becoming more common. For anyone to think you could be something so horrible hurts beyond words. And if you're accused who is going to believe you other than those close to you? No one. You cannot win and that's why it's scary.
Want to hear my story? Would you believe my story though? What if I, who was mentally unsound and vulnerable came down with this anxiety a year or two ago at my old job? When I switched to another job I was happy for a new start and all was well for half a year or so. I then had a relapse of the anxiety seeing people I used to see and guess what? A bunch of other people ended up getting it in the process. It was entirely unintentional. This though brings to light the depravity of bad people and the downfall of society.
How did others contract the fear? At first I was the only one who had the anxiety and pretty much everyone thought I was a pedophile. Whenever kids came around when I was there coworkers would have an angry and disgusted look on their face. Rightfully so, but guess who looked at them with the same disdain and distrust? The customers. Parents and relatives of little ones accidentally spread it to others workers by acting like everyone was a possible pedophile. Now a lot more people have it now. The anxiety has even spread down the street to Aldi's. Every day when I go about my life as normally and happy for what I have as I can I'm still in shock over how any of this happened to begin with. This world is so jacked up. The root of the problem are the dammed child molesters. If they didn't hurt kids none of this would have happened.
I want you to know that you are not alone and this is a valid fear and anxiety you are dealing with and it is not a character flaw. There are even people who have a pedophilia themed OCD, obsessive intrusive thoughts where they are afraid they will turn into a pedophile. There are quite a few videos on YouTube about this pedophilia themed OCD, or POCD for short. Do a Google search and you'll find POCD is recognized by many psychiatrists and they even have specific treatments. If anyone who reads this thinks I have POCD or I'm a pedophile you can relax and kindly f--- off because I don't have either of those mental illnesses. I've looked after a daughter of a friend who I love and adore, I am trusted and the daughter is always happy to see me. Feel free to follow me and message me for support. I can help you with methods to help control the anxiety. :)

[BleepRawrsaurus_Rex]

Well if you know you’re not a pedo you have nothing to worry about. Just be nice to them and keep your distance.

[robske]

Dude i got the same, I’m pretty decent with kids
But nowadays I’m like get that thing the fuck away from me, hands are up high, I’m not touching them, not aroused. (Bill Burr)

So many story’s about pedos nowadays, people are quite quick to jump the gun on that allegation, kinda sucks cuz just having fun with kids is great!

I grew up and my neighbors had a party, their 8 year old and me were watching tv and it was like way past her bed time, she fell asleep huddled up against my arm, I brought her upstairs, tucked her in and that’s it

And that used to be fine, no one wondered where I went, what I did, because it was normal back then, nowadays you get so many people who just stare at you, like wtf

[robske]

Thank you for your MHO vote :) i appreciate it.

[ZjJaja]

pedophilia destroys lives and can lead victims to the point of suicide
a touch leads to a life long struggle
some people heal lives some people destroy them

[HamAndCheese]

Jeez, I can feel your discomfort just reading this. Even more uncomfortable that I dunno what I'd do.

[EOTS_One]

I think you're a pedo.