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Enter to Win a Free Weighted Blanket

Submitted by FaithA on Sat, 05/02/2009 - 11:35
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As both Julia and I have shared, weighted blankets have been very helpful in curing insomnia in traumatized children and adults. If you have been considering buying a weighted blanket but have yet not done so, now is your chance to win one! Go to the Dream Catcher’s website for details, or email any questions to giveaway@weightedblanket.net.

Photo credit: Faith Allen

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Trauma Thursday: Weighted Blankets for the Traumatized Child

Submitted by FaithA on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 06:48
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Traumatized Adopted Child (c) JulieC

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.

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