This would be great to talk about with a psychotherapist! My therapist asked me if I had a fantasy family or something like that. I don't, but the way she asked made it sound like it would be something interesting to talk about if I had answered yes.

This is something that you find comforting and protective. It works for you. But you have feelings about it at the same time. It would be great to talk about with a psychodynamic psychotherapist!