As it turns out, kids aren't the only ones who can benefit from interacting with a plush or stuffed toy.  New York Times writer Lela Moore, expands on a personal essay published in The Times that received tremendous support from other like minded adults, who also turn to their "stuffies" for comfort and stability. For many adults, from all walks of life, their "stuffies" really are "forever".

Follow link below to read the story and link to the essay.  

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/reader-center/adults-with-stuffed-animals.html

And get "Hugsy" here, or another penguin like this , or this