Liz has a couple hundred stuffed animals. I don't know how this happened. I do know that all of her stuffed animals are girls, they all have their own unique personalities and she "knows" each and every one.

Liz has an incredible memory; "recall" may be more accurate than "memory". She recalls from whom, when and where each stuffed animal came from. Over the years, I've had to dispose of maybe 2-3 of her stuffed animals because they were beyond repair or not washable; it's very traumatic.

Of course, I've tried the "get rid of it" when she's not home, she'll never miss it routine. She misses it; she looks for "specific" stuffed animals, I guess depending on her needs at any particular time.

Today, my 20 year-old granddaughter suggested to Liz that she pick out 10 stuffed animals to give to less fortunate children. I don't think this will happen but would certainly support it if it did. I stayed out of the conversation as it's a topic I've broached a few times with Liz, always with drama/trauma results.

I don't fully understand Liz's attachment to each and every stuffed animal; I do respect and accept it.