[Mousekers]

@Babbles, I'm 20 and have a very similar experience, with hiding from myself and toxic people around me, also the rare chance of slipping and still being very aware. I either wait until I'm all alone or go somewhere, typically in my room (which I have made a pretty closed-off safe space) where I know ill have at least a little privacy and watch some cartoons or something and color. It helps a little but maybe once i work through excepting the fact that I'm little myself it'll be a way better experience. I'm also open for expertise and guidance if anyone is willing to give any.

[Mousekers]

My family also knows but constantly demeans me for it and acts like they are better than me, but I don't let it bother me too much and will just ignore them if I can. I now have enough little things that help me more, but I still need to learn to trust my little self so that we can relax and be happy.
As for hiding stuff, I have cabinets that I can lock so I keep my little stuff in there but before I would hind things under my stuffies, behind books, in my bag pockets, and wrapped up in shoes or in my hats and clothes drawer.