You are right

We find comfort in a lot of things just as you do with your pillow

Most of us find it in our friends, and family

Others find it in the work they do on a daily basis

Some find it in things like photography as your mum does

And the man in the story too

Finding comfort in someone or something is a wonderful feeling because you will always know that you can depend on them

And if it's someone, then, you are rest assured that you can share anything with them at anytime, and they will always be there for you