Over on my personal blog, a reader told me about a product called a weighted blanket. I had been talking about my issues with sleeping after child abuse, which includes the need to cover myself in heavy blankets. The reason is that the first sign that I was about to be abused as a child was the rush of cold air against my back as my covers were removed. So, to feel safe enough to fall asleep, I need to feel heavy covers “protecting” me.

The reader posted this comment:

Have you ever heard of weighted blankets? I have one, and it helps a lot (well… sleep is still a huge issue). They are filled full of plastic beads and can weigh up to 50 lbs. I got mine from Dream Catcher’s. I am a seamstress and these things are well made and well worth the money and the wait (mine took several months to arrive). You even get to choose your own fabrics. ~ Cera

I had never heard of such a thing. I checked out the site and was impressed.