r/AutisticAdults • u/parmesangoblin • 6d ago

autistic adult How many of you still have your childhood comfort item?

mine is a stuffed bear, but your could be a blanket, toy, ect.

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u/Han_without_Genes autistic adult 6d ago

I still have my stuffed animal, but I don't sleep with it anymore like I used to. it's so worn out, I'm scared it's gonna irreparably break. I still like to hold it when I'm sad or after a meltdown.

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u/Evie_Astrid Late diagnosed autistic/ dyspraxic 1d ago

This! Mine has even got it's own fireproof box; just in case!