holding your hand when you cross the street, reaching over and putting your seatbelt on for you, picking out your clothes for you, washing your hair, planning your meals, tying your shoelaces and buttoning your shirt and waving you off when you insist you can do it yourself
caregiver f/o who sees you crying and doesn't say a word, they already know what you need.
they pull you onto their lap, cooing over you and gently rocking you. you're so small, curled up safely against them, their fingers threading through your hair as you cry. they don't shush you, letting you let it all out, humming quietly as they hold you safe to their chest.
you want your teddy? some milk? it's okay - they'll grab everything you need. just let yourself feel safe and cared for.
or to anyone else whom this applies to, you are welcome here too.
Your stuffed animals love you btw, they’re happy to be with you through the dark and light of your days, the storms passing and the flowers blooming, no matter how long it takes they are here to hold that umbrella with you or let it down to feel the sunshine in turn too.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so happy to see you when you regress, they love playing with you again
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so happy to be with you when you’re slipping, they love to see that childlike wonder fill your eyes once again.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so happy to be there with you when your slipping/regressing, even if its rife with troubles. they love you so much.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so grateful to be with you when you’re slipping, even if it’s difficult and hard to, they want to be here with you; “perfect” or not.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so happy to stay with you, whether you feel big or small, whether you can regress or not. time spent with you is valuable, special, either way.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so happy to be near you, even if you’re feeling ashamed or guilty. they love you so much and never would want you to feel like you cant be with them or have to hide.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so happy to be in your life, no matter how many gloomy days there are, they are happy you are together through the thunder and rain.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so happy when you have a win no matter how “big” or “small”, they are so proud of you.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are happy to soak up your tears for you, this is an important job they hold, they uphold it with pride knowing they get to carry them for you.
Your stuffed animals/plushies don’t mind if you need to hold them a little more tightly then usual, they’re thankful you chose to come to them in such a hard time.
Your stuffed animals/plushies understand that life gets rough, we all need to let it out sometimes. emotions aren’t all just bad, you’re allowed to feel big things. they love you so much and are happy you are here with them.
Your stuffed animals/plushies don’t mind if they get a little dirty, or you spill something on them, or they get a little messy. life is messy sometimes, they understand things happen you didn’t plan for sometimes. they love you so much.
Your stuffed animals/plushies are so grateful for you taking care of them how you’re able. you mean so much to them.
Your stuffed animals/plushies don’t mind if you don’t talk as much together, they understand and sometimes feelings you want them to know can be felt unverbal too, they love you either way.
Your stuffed animals/plushies don’t mind if you don’t do a whole lot together, whether eventful or not they are happy to be in your life and under your care.
Your stuffed animals/plushies know you love them, regardless of if they are on a shelf, in a drawer, or in a box. or if they are in your bed, or one who never stays quite in one spot.
Your stuffed animals/plushies forgive you if you forget things sometimes, and aren’t hurt if things slip by. life isn’t linear and theres ups and downs, both in good and bad times and how often we can be at our best or most efficient. they understand and love you.
Your stuffed animals wouldn’t want you to have to do everything alone, whether its really happy moments where you just cant contain your excitement, or if it’s braving something really scary, they are willing to be there with you and your never “too much”.
Your stuffed animals/plushies love to go on your adventures with you, whether thats off on a overnight trip, to the store or the doctors, or if thats braving to go take your medicine, get a cup of water, or holding your hand in the dark to the bathroom. even the adventure of being beside you with nothing happening in particular at all, you are special to them in the loud and quiet moments just the same.
Credz: [1], [2], [3], [Div]. Remember you’re not alone in this, there are people out there who can understand; maybe even stuffies sometimes.
caregiver who knows you get anxious doing things on your own
so when you go out and do something small by yourself (despite it being scary) theyre proud of you!!!
they don’t brush it off or act like it’s nothing
instead they smile softly and pull you close
“you did that all by yourself? i’m so proud of you, sweetheart”
they remind you that even when they’re not there, you’re still capable, still safe, still doing your best <33
“see? you did it… i knew you could”
mama/papa may not be available all the time but makes sure you know that you’re never alone 🤍