Today, it hit me that I'm incredibly pathetic, when at the age of 21, I tucked my stuffed animals into bed with me, facing in different directions so they could keep watch for monsters while I slept. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I woke up in the middle of the night and panicked because I couldn't find my blankie. I'll be 36 in a month. FML
Today, a tarantula joined my stuffed animal collection in its drawer. It, unfortunately, wasn't stuffed. FML
Today, I was so lonely, I tried to get into bed noiselessly while pretending I had a boyfriend asleep in it. FML
Today, I had to tell my doctor the real reason why I can't sleep at night for him to prescribe me anymore Ambien: I still have the irrational fear that there are monsters in the closet. I'm 22. FML
Today, my dog showed me her latest kill. Too bad it was the stuffed animals my dead grandmother had given me as a child that had a lot of sentimental value to me. FML
Today, and for the past month, I'm so lonely that I fall asleep holding my teddy bear's paw for comfort. FML
Today, my 18 year old son asked me to check if there were any monsters under his bed. FML
Today, like every other day, I suffer from insomnia. On returning to the bedroom after a very late night shower to hopefully get some rest, I sat on my cat. I jumped up quickly and smacked my face against the cupboard. I then looked back to see if she was OK. I'd sat on my Squishmallow. FML
Today, at the age of 20, I still have a bed time. It is strictly enforced by my cat via endless meows if I am up past 11 pm. FML
Today, while lying in bed, I was so lonely that I put a heavy blanket in front of me so it felt like I was spooning someone. FML
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Top comments
DocBastard 40
Pathetic? Hardly! Those monsters under the bed are only slightly scarier than the ones in the closet. It's a damned good thing you have such good protection.
josebaseball11 14
Well if you haven't been attacked by monsters yet, then they're doing a good a job.
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Comments (271)
KylarStern19 7
I'm just saying. You've done that for 21 yrs and ur still alive. Better not take the chance of doing it one night and BAM ur Sam and Deans next case. Take no chances!!
MRVOlivia 22
The Supernatural reference made that comment epic.
poncho55 40
I'm almost 21 and I often cuddle my stuffed friends as I sleep. I have been feeling incredibly embarrassed and kind of ashamed lately because I'm trying to "grow up". But reading all of the comments here made me feel really good. I love my stuffed friends. One time, I donated most of my stuffed animals and I miss them soooo much. I still have a few left though. Don't change OP. Keep the stuffed animals you still have and continue your friendship with em. They've been there for you and protected you for so long. :)
bendapanda 7
That's adorable
PunkySpunky78 15
To the op It is ok I been there I'm 35 now I still sleep with my care bear and now cat too
superdom 12
Cute being the fact your a girl
MzZombicidal 36
Nothing wrong with anyone sleeping with a stuffed animal, no matter the gender or age.
iamsolid 11
It's okay OP. I refuse to give mine away because I know they still watch over me. Some things just never die young, and that's perfectly okay.
tannara 12
Uh
ainesh112 1
That's so sweet
MRVOlivia 22
What's the point of being a grownup if you can't be childish sometimes? I still sleep with a teddy bear every night. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable.
NUMANUMAMAN 5
dude I still sleep with a teddy bear