Teddy Bears Anonymous

[karven]

I love teddy bears, childhood love. I've got a lot of toys, but most are Teddy. I do not know why they would so love it.

 

[NoWhereKnowWhere]

This is duckie poos I've had him for a very long time. He still keeps me safe and catches my tears. Me and duckie poos have been through some hard times but we always make it through somehow.

 

[tillybee]

This is Brian & Nigel - me buddies!

 

[NoWhereKnowWhere]

@tillybee awww!!!

 

[tillybee]

@NoWhereKnowWhere my furby (Nigel) speaks more sense than most lol :D

 

[Starlightdreamer]

@NoWhereKnowWhere and @tillybee I love your stuffed friends! They're wonderful!

 

[Starlightdreamer]

My Basil (thumbs with nasal) I got him to help with my nightmares. To me, he has an incredibly kind face.

 

[Starlightdreamer]

And my Bertram. He's just the perfect size to hold, helps me when I'm dissociating and he goes with me everywhere.

 

[tillybee]

@Starlightdreamer i've nearly killed Brian he's showing his wear now! I never had one as a kid!! At 34 I decided I needed one?? Works tho ;)

 

[NoWhereKnowWhere]

@Starlightdreamer your Teddys are so cute they look soft and lovely to hug. @tillybee my duckie poos is pretty worn too he must be about 17 years old maybe older. He always has pride of place in my bed. Even my partner knows to be gentle with him. Xx

 

[Changing4Best]

Loved the photos and explanations, folks, thanks! I posted mine awhile back.

 

[DogMom731]

Mutsy, as I named him at the age of 2 years old is a Gund stuffed-dog that was bought for me by a surrogate aunt of mine. Mutsy has been cuddling with me all night long and for the past few days.

A few people made mention of their spouses' reaction(s) to a stuffed-animal sharing the bed. I'd just like to share the viewpoint (not sure if already mentioned or not) that I *think* my fiancé likes Mutsy. Mutsy, when he cuddles with me, means that I don't cling to my fiancé ALL NIGHT LONG, as I sometimes do when especially upset.

Mutsy gives my fiancé a break from being one of my many supporters. I don't mean this in an unhealthy way, either - I'm neither overly or under-attached to my fiancé or Mutsy, haha. But, Mutsy DOES make for a great "coping skill" or emotional release when I sob into his...well, it used to be fur but it's worn out after 20-some years.

((HUGS)) - from Mutsy, to all on this forum who need/want some hugs AND who can *safely* accept them (again..from Mutsy).