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GoHomeWithBonnieJean t1_iyqygqf wrote

That's a really sweet gesture. She must be a kind, caring person. I'm sure it takes a lot of time and labor to chase down hundreds of plush critters.

But, "collects? Used?

Is this for senile older people who are regressing back into chilhood? Otherwise, why would an adult want a stuffed animal? Just seems unusual.

God bless her, no matter what the case

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CentiPetra t1_iyraij0 wrote

I have a stuffed animal that I sleep with. I've been doing it for awhile. He has a name and an entire personality.

He is not really for me, he is for my daughter. I made up this entire backstory for him, and how he is very important to me, etc.

Normally I lay next to my daughter and read to her, or we play games and talk before she goes to sleep.

I'm getting chemotherapy, and my body fluids/sweat are toxic, especially the first few days after an infusion. So I sleep in the guest room, use a separate bathroom, and can't lay next to my daughter/ put her to bed.

So on days where I can't cuddle her, I give her my stuffed animal and ask her to take care of him, and then I FaceTime her from the other room before bed, and she has "my" stuffed animal to cuddle with in my place.

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GoHomeWithBonnieJean t1_iytebwe wrote

That's an excellent strategy. I'm very sorry to hear about your illness. I have a close family member who's also on chemo right now. It's especially difficult with a comprimised immune system and covid. It's extended our quarantine for a third year. I hope you have the support of friends and family. They can really be a source of strength.

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