I had never thought of bringing a stuffie but it seems like a great idea. I find myself hugging my notebook when things get tense and emotional. It would be nicer to have something softer but I would feel embarrassed bringing one in. Although, I may look around some stores and see if one 'speaks' to me. I mean, I did go to a toy store and get all those figurines in order to work on those parts of myself, so why can't I have a stuffie too?