Cherished: My Favourite Childhood Toy, explores the relationship and stories of grownups with their most favourite and cherished childhood toy.

 

As adults we many not play with our toys any more, but as a child they helped us to learn about our emotions, encouraging creative thinking, calming us when we felt stressed or anxious, and for many offering comfort through traumatic events.  Our toys were often gifted to us by someone who loved us, and that association to that person and memory is another reason we hold onto our childhood toys into adulthood.

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It is normal for adults to have a favourite childhood toy and many adults maintain an emotional connection with it, even into adulthood.  This connection is often rooted in nostalgia and can be a healthy coping mechanism, providing comfort and helping with emotional regulation.

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The toy creates an interesting discussion about what it means to the person in the image, and why we hold these somewhat simple things so dear to our heart.  Every child has a favourite toy or item they loved, and I will be exploring those stories and honouring the inner child in all of us.