What can you use when there is no one to cuddle with? When you are all alone and your world is filled with toxicity. Silent expectations that grow like wreaths around your neck. A feeling of powerless wonder at the towering needs that sit in your chest that your larynx cannot form into words. The overpowering ache of holding unspoken insult or fear grips your lungs in a terrible choke hold. So all you manage to mumble are withered pleas that make no sense to smart ears. What do you use to comfort and soothe that ache that no touch is available to soothe?
A door jam to lightly Massage the back and shoulder blades. The long graceful carres of a back scratcher or brush. The smooth gentle feel of the velvety fur on the plush teddy bear. They may never match the magic of a human hand but they're better than nothing!
What props can you think of that offer a great substitute to the human touch? How have you used them in you personal experience? Whether in a cuddle activity or by yourself or both. How effective have they been in your ability to cope with your own unmet human needs or whatever concern you're dealing with?