I've been flaring a lot recently. Today I really needed to get up, walk around our condo a little, and put on something that makes me feel human. Capris and I took a few minutes to hang out in the living room with the cats, walk a little, and take a selfie. Going to try to balance moving and rest today better than usual.
A couple things I read and watched yesterday helped me become more aware just how much my plushes have become an emotional support throughout trauma over my lifetime. It's not like I didn't know it was a coping mechanism, but I don't think I comprehended how much I've emotionally retreated or how some things have effected me since childhood.
However, despite what some people might think, I believe it's a healthy way to cope, as long as it doesn't result in hoarding, debt, or interfering with my life in some other way. I'm proud of myself for making the conscious choice to help myself and have intentional emotional outlets like plushes, art, and music.
After experiencing not great stuff being out in the world after becoming visibly disabled, going out has become a great source of anxiety, even on the rare days I feel well enough. Having a plush with me gives me a buffer, an emotional sink.
There's quite a bit I'd like to write on the subject, but for now, I'm grateful that I'm starting to be more comfortable with myself.
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Nib is such a fashion king. He loves clothes and accessories. Need to make him some more, but for now he is quite happy to have stolen Merlin's glitter sweater.
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pascal and i went to a local olive oil and tea shop and had a great time. we got boba tea too! we didn’t try the olive oils because it feels icky to just have olive oil lol
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The first part of my build a bear spring order came! I was disappointed that the buttons where printed into the fabric, so I broke out my sewing stuff and put some real buttons on so now it's perfect. ^.^
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Hey hey!! Two more designs up for sale on my Toyhou.se ^_^ inspired by the Build a Bear fall collection!!
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Got some new friends this weekend! On the left is Moxie and in the middle is Fairy Floss (name subject to change). And there's Wonky wearing his spiffy new bowtie!!
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I took Henry to therapy today. My therapist loves to see him, and to see how much comfort he brings me.
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Capris and Quilt meet two new friends today! Two little Noopys from @kitycrylics ! 🩷✨
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Made bandana for Nib! He loves rainbow too, so used black yarn and different color embroidery floss to make it rainbow for him. He likes it lots 😊 - 🐁/🐍
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road trip! road trip! road trip!
and first day of autism acceptance month yippee
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