🧸 “Every night my Support Group member gives me a great sense of security.”
What this weighted cuddle means to me living with a chronic illness
Hi, I'm Wendy, 22 years old, and chronically ill. After years of medical research, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and endometriosis. I also had sepsis, which left me in intensive care. I'm still experiencing residual symptoms.
I'm currently receiving treatment for my chronic illness and am slowly trying to get my life back on track. Something I'm really proud of is that I was able to complete my nursing training. Now I can bring my knowledge and experience to my future work.
Yet my body continues to cause a lot of unrest. Especially at night. I have trouble sleeping, my mind is racing, and my body feels restless. It seemed like nothing would work until I met my Lotgenootje. Since then, something has really changed.
1. My body is often on, a Lotgenootje helps me relax
When I'm lying in bed, I often still feel tension in my body. Everything is running wild. But since I've been sleeping with my companion, I've noticed I'm becoming calmer. It's as if my body is getting a signal that it's time to relax.
💆♀️ Less tension
🧸 The pressure feels safe and familiar
😴 More peace and quiet to fall asleep
2. He's just there, even when I withdraw
Sometimes I'm exhausted. Then I retreat to my bed or couch for a while. My companion is there with me. I don't have to say or explain anything, and yet I feel less alone.
🫂 Nice on overstimulated or tired days
💛 Support without words
🧸 He's just lying next to me
3. Sleeping feels less like a struggle
I've had nights where I tried everything to fall asleep. Putting my phone down, breathing calmly, even just waiting for the fatigue to take over. But nothing really helped; I remained restless.
With Lotgenootje, it feels different. Not just because it's heavier, but because it gives me something I didn't have before: a sense of peace and security. And that suddenly makes it much easier to fall asleep.
🌙 Fall asleep faster
🛏️ Less worrying in bed
💤 Getting a little more sleep each night
4. I'll just take it downstairs too
The great thing is that I don't just use Lotgenootje at night. During the day, he lies on the couch, or sits on my lap while I rest. It feels familiar. Not like a tool, but like part of me.
🎒 Always close by
☁️ Lighter than a weighted blanket
🧸 Fits my daily routine
5. It supports me in a way that is hard to explain
Sometimes something helps, without you knowing exactly why. That's how it feels with a Lotgenootje. It's not that everything suddenly goes well, but he does help me. Especially when I'm not feeling well.
🤍 A form of support that I did not expect
🫶 Rest in difficult times
💛 Something that is just there
6. It's something I can grab myself when I need it
My body plays a significant role in my life. But being a Lotgenootje (Student Support) is something I choose. When I'm struggling, I don't have to make an appointment or wait for help. I just grab my hug, and that helps.
👐 Always available
🌿 No hassle, no explanation needed
🧸 Something I can count on when everything is too much
💬 "I'm so glad Lotgenootje came my way. I never want to be without her again."
— Wendy (22)
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