I Still Wear My Childhood Blankie at Night

Okay, so I know this sounds super childish and silly, but hear me out. I've had this old plush blanket since I was a little kid. It's just one of those things that brought me comfort when my parents were arguing or on rough days in general. Fast forward to now, I'm almost 35, have a mortgage, pets, all the grown-up stuff you can imagine. Yet here I am, still sneaking it into bed at night under the pretense of 'just one more time.' It's weird because when my friends come over and I forget to hide it, there’s always this moment of shock and disbelief on their faces. They think I'm joking but trust me, no joke involved! And you know what? If something really bad happens or if I’m feeling super stressed out, that blanket feels like the only thing keeping me calm. It's embarrassing for sure, but it also makes me feel oddly nostalgic and grounded.