WoerleyBird
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Sorry for the sappy sob story but I wanted to share.
I went through a very sudden break up a while back, and suffered quite a bit mentally. One day, my friends and I were at Value Village and one of them spied a giant, fluffy sheep. Long story short, I cried a bit, bought him, and I named him the first thing that came to mind in that moment: Waffles.
These are some of the adventures I've taken him on.
Waffles likes to help around the house. He helped up with our bathroom renovation.
He also would travel with us to visit family, fitting conveniently underneath the seat in front of me (kinda). I can't even begin to describe the reactions I get when carrying him through the air port.
His first day of spring wasn't the most splendid one, but I'm sure he didn't mind. He's very easy going.
Waffles answers the call of the wild. He makes a wonderful snuggle buddy during those cold nights.
When my boyfriend at the time left me, I felt like my life was over. I struggled to eat, bathe, get out of bed... all that stuff... I was a mess. Depression had consumed me.
The day I saw Waffles at Value Village was possibly the happiest I had felt since the break up. True, genuine joy filled me.
I mean, look at this goof. He's stuck on his back because he's so fat. What's not to love?
From then on, things changed. When I reverted into my depressive moods, Waffles was there. I remember feeling suddenly very lost when I was crying and Waffles was not with me. I remember nights where I would just sit in bed feeling nothing while I held onto him. I can't tell you how many tears have been soaked into his fluff. But he's still here. I'll take him on as many adventures as I can. Through ups and downs.
TL;DR... Everyone needs a Waffles in their life.
meowuse
Waffles was dumped too. Poor guy got shipped off there, unwanted and alone till you found him. He was just as happy to find you there.
TarEmerald
I've got a tiger named Growly that is my Waffles. Not quite as big and fluffy, but just as lovable.
applejackjk
Sometimes movies get it right. https://media.riffsy.com/images/35eec484e87a408d011f371c9a13fc21/raw
logant
As a 31 year old straight masculine professional man I need a stuffie now.
OneCraftyHooker
Is this why I still have a teddy bear from when I was 10 or because he was such a good hump?
enterusernamehere25
i could use a waffles...
WoerleyBird
Quite a few stores have sheep stuffies around Easter time. :)
Phischstaebchen
Î don't have a sheep, I have dolphins. Dolphins are cuddly. :)
pineapplepuppy
If Waffles makes you happy, keep him forever. Learn to sew and patch, just in case he needs first aid. One day he'll need you to save him.
klorel
Read every single word, your TL;DR is on point.. slowly creeping to a year later and I'd still have to agree
rosetylerrocks
I have a giant hedgehog my best friend gave me after my grandma died and gosh darn it if Watson hasn't soaked up his fair share of tears.
TheNoblePizzaDragonWhoLivesInYourFridge
My only friend until late 2013 (born 1998) was a green Stuffed TY bunny, I loved him and I got a brand new one for whoever my firstborn is
realwomenfightnaked
I feel like youd benefit from a cat
CassiusFaux
I've got a little fluffy fennec to help me with my depression, one of the few things that keeps me going, as silly as it sounds.
WithNoNoticeableStimuli
All my upvotes for I have one of your sheeps cousins. I call him French Dumps. He knows 5 French words.
bjksteve
i have a waffles too......hes called alcohol
SenoritaImgur
When I was 2 my dad went to a yard sale in east LA & bought me a lamb teddy. I'm 22 and still have her. You enjoy your Waffle :)
Yeti0205
I have a bear that I named captain floof that has been there through all the hard times, and good ones as well, so I can relate with you.
ButterMyButtAndCallMeBiscuit
If Waffles is what you need to get you through it, and Waffles makes you a happier person, then you cuddle Waffles till you feel better.
Padowan
Here is to hoping one day you can afford a pet!
sangatster
I just have my friend the pillow. Hello pillow, how are you today? I'm quite fine thank you for asking.
snaggletoof
Stay strong, OP. Wish I could give you a hug. Having someone so close willingly step out of your life can be devastating. But you survived!
snaggletoof
Remember that next time the thoughts creep in. You still have your family, friends, and extended Imgur family here for you!
CharlIly
From the tag and the purple thing, I think that's from Value Village. Things you meet at a thrift shop can be lifelong fortune.
CharlIly
Speaking of lifelong fortune, I had my vintage light(IMCO) stolen. I had been traveling around the world for years with it.
mysteriouslikeness
I don't care that this was a year ago I love this
WoerleyBird
And he's still with me. Sitting on my bed as we speak. :)
MissMath
I want my own waffles!
RollswithPunches
I've got a tiger named Growly that is my Waffles. Not quite as big and fluffy, but just as lovable.
ohdeepthought
I have two giraffes, one I took from my bro and another I ran across a garage sale as it was its twin. Im 22 and they are my patched heros.1
ohdeepthought
They are my constant and i couldn't ever get rid of them. Old and new raf :) they have travelled the world.
Sindrilia
He isn't fat he's fluffy!
blackrosedarkchild
I feel that Waffles & Mr. Baa should share stories. He helps me in my times of sadness as well. <3 There's always hope & a sheep to (1/2)
blackrosedarkchild
Help along the way. (2/2)
WoerleyBird
That's good to hear! Sheepies are always good for helping with sadness.
Anando619
As a 27 year old I have a few of these myself and its best for depression anyways.
neamatoad
ha, used to buy one of these things anytime I came across one while shopping. my dog loved shredding them to pieces
CrowsnestHighway
I'm glad Ewe found Waffles to help you heal.
MrsNedRyerson
*heel ???
SkeletonsAreGreat
Wool the puns ever end?
EatSomeFuckingShitYouFuckingStupidBitch
I wonder if they make waffles in blue...
SkeletonsAreGreat
Blue waffles? I better look this up in Google images
fitlex
How do you keep him so clean?
dorkyducks
I need to know this ^ One of them adult survival questions
WoerleyBird
I have to give him a bath in the bath tub every few months. It's a struggle.
TheOneWhoIForgot
I know how hard it can be. My sheeple is blocking my attempts to ride him into battle :(.
LavoneMoltron
After seeing your post I feel like I need a giant stuffed animal to take on adventures with me. I'm 27. Lol. Love it :)
MrDaliard
I have a similar situation/stuffed creature. He is a microwaveable polar bear named Sex Bear after the MouseRat song of the same name. 1/2
MrDaliard
You can rub'em down with cornstarch when they get funky. It absorbs some of the funk. Also a got a pretty rad new boyfriend. Stay strong OP.
PICKAPICKLEANYPICKLE
This is like people who take their body pillows out to dinner or Bronies. But you're a girl so it's cute???
ditto12g
Yeah I was thinking along the same lines. Good for OP finding something to gives her balance, but it sounds like she needs therapy, too.
WoerleyBird
I did get therapy and am on anti depressants. But this isn't really brony/lonely weeb level of creepy. He's a stuffed animal and I get that
PICKAPICKLEANYPICKLE
It's still kinda in the same neighborhood though. Not next door but same zip code.
MyEpicBeardMakesMeDoThings
it's not that much different from having a security blanket.
carolinaguuurl
People take body pillows out to dinner? You mean the huge long ones? And wth is a bronie? So confused
PICKAPICKLEANYPICKLE
I've seen a few people in public, but mostly in Imgur cringe albums. And yeah Brony = My Little Pony fan boys.
usernameschmoosernamelosername
Bronie=man that's in to my little pony...a "bro" if you will
carolinaguuurl
Good god.
usernameschmoosernamelosername
I challenge you to Google it and look at images.
carolinaguuurl
Challenge accepted!