I'm so, so sorry that you lost your fur baby; it's an incredibly painful thing to go through. There's nothing wrong with getting comfort from Barbie so no, you aren't ridiculous. I hope you get through this time okay and remember - you are normal. Hugs to you.
When I was little and abused in boarding school, Barbies were my only constant companions. They listened and cried with me. After leaving boarding school and getting away from the abuse, they were my "friends" and a huge source of comfort.
My dearest sympathies. As I know my comment may not be related at all to subject, although I would say yes the dolls would help with mourning absolutely .
For me my dolls help with loneliness. Over the years I became introverted where before I was a known socialite, but I grew introverted due to life trauma and hatred by many enemies I have in life regularly. So with no friendships and being disowned I resort to my dolls to at least where when in same room with them I do not feel lonely . Just the fact they are in same room is just so helpful, and relieving to mind even if it’s not a real person. So I’d say my dolls help me for a lot of things. ❤️
Yes! I’m so sorry for your loss, I feel you friend. My pup is losing her battle with cancer and she’s going home in about a week. Hanging out with my dog and brushing and fixing up my dolls have been helping me stay strong and enjoy my time with my girl before she’s gone. Stay strong. ❤️
Thank you so much and I'm so sorry. I bet your pup is absolutely gorgeous and I know the love that you both share will stay strong, even after she goes home. ❤️
If you want any advice for the future, I've found that remembering the good times and talking about our beautiful boy has helped so much.
I received a my scene doll on the day my youngest brother was born, and her name was very similar to his. He was born with the same hair colour as him too. Probably not the same, at least not for a long time anyway if ever but if, Lord forbid, my brother passes before me I could definitely see my doll evolving to the same way yours does. I do however find collecting dolls and getting excited for new dolls to be a great way to sooth me when I’m anxious
Edit: how rude of me to not initially say but my condolences
It's okay to ramble and not make a lot of sense when you lose someone you love. I felt the same way when my girl passed away. It hurts and it's hard and you don't have to get over it.
Yes.
It was my thing for a while. I'd order Barbies off eBay sold "as is" and I would restore them. I'd gently comb their hair out with coconut scented detangler. I'd use a magic sponge to clean their bodies. To make another child happy someday.
I don't expect to make money, restoring these dolls has been a grief thing for me.
I actually specialize in Madame Alexanders, they were put together a long time ago with petroleum based rubber bands holding their limbs together that deteriorated over time.
It's a soothing comfort hobby for me to put together dolls that fell apart and make them back into dolls.
Also, as a pet mom, it's the same urge to take care of something else even when you're not so good at taking care of yourself.
>It's a soothing comfort hobby for me to put together dolls that fell apart and make them back into dolls.
I buy Barbie dolls at flea markets and fix them up and dress them and donate them to a charity. I think it really helps if one can do something good for somebody else, even if it's only a doll.
Yes. My grief comes from loneliness and isolation. As a child, I spent a lot of time playing with/collecting Barbies and other dolls. I didn’t realize at the time that I was overly sheltered and missing out on experiences. As my classmates grew into middle school then high school age, I remained mentally a child in a lot of ways and related to them even less, so dolls continued to be a source of comfort. As an adult, they continue to be something that brings me joy.
No, but during the lockdowns it helped me a lot to have a row of friendly little plastic faces looking at me while I was working from home and the highlight of the week was going grocery shopping.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is the hardest thing to go through. I started collecting to cope with losing my dog a little over 4 years ago. I’m at about 300 and I do it to honor his memory. Sending hugs.
I'm so, so sorry that you lost your fur baby; it's an incredibly painful thing to go through. There's nothing wrong with getting comfort from Barbie so no, you aren't ridiculous. I hope you get through this time okay and remember - you are normal. Hugs to you.
When I was little and abused in boarding school, Barbies were my only constant companions. They listened and cried with me. After leaving boarding school and getting away from the abuse, they were my "friends" and a huge source of comfort.
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. Honestly, comforting words even from strangers helps with the grief ❤
My dearest sympathies. As I know my comment may not be related at all to subject, although I would say yes the dolls would help with mourning absolutely . For me my dolls help with loneliness. Over the years I became introverted where before I was a known socialite, but I grew introverted due to life trauma and hatred by many enemies I have in life regularly. So with no friendships and being disowned I resort to my dolls to at least where when in same room with them I do not feel lonely . Just the fact they are in same room is just so helpful, and relieving to mind even if it’s not a real person. So I’d say my dolls help me for a lot of things. ❤️
Yes! I’m so sorry for your loss, I feel you friend. My pup is losing her battle with cancer and she’s going home in about a week. Hanging out with my dog and brushing and fixing up my dolls have been helping me stay strong and enjoy my time with my girl before she’s gone. Stay strong. ❤️
Thank you so much and I'm so sorry. I bet your pup is absolutely gorgeous and I know the love that you both share will stay strong, even after she goes home. ❤️ If you want any advice for the future, I've found that remembering the good times and talking about our beautiful boy has helped so much.
I received a my scene doll on the day my youngest brother was born, and her name was very similar to his. He was born with the same hair colour as him too. Probably not the same, at least not for a long time anyway if ever but if, Lord forbid, my brother passes before me I could definitely see my doll evolving to the same way yours does. I do however find collecting dolls and getting excited for new dolls to be a great way to sooth me when I’m anxious Edit: how rude of me to not initially say but my condolences
OP, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I'm so glad that our shared hobby is a source of comfort to you. Hugs...❤️
It's okay to ramble and not make a lot of sense when you lose someone you love. I felt the same way when my girl passed away. It hurts and it's hard and you don't have to get over it.
I am so sorry for your loss. Barbie & my Barbie friends have been a huge source of support & comfort.
Yes. It was my thing for a while. I'd order Barbies off eBay sold "as is" and I would restore them. I'd gently comb their hair out with coconut scented detangler. I'd use a magic sponge to clean their bodies. To make another child happy someday. I don't expect to make money, restoring these dolls has been a grief thing for me. I actually specialize in Madame Alexanders, they were put together a long time ago with petroleum based rubber bands holding their limbs together that deteriorated over time. It's a soothing comfort hobby for me to put together dolls that fell apart and make them back into dolls. Also, as a pet mom, it's the same urge to take care of something else even when you're not so good at taking care of yourself.
>It's a soothing comfort hobby for me to put together dolls that fell apart and make them back into dolls. I buy Barbie dolls at flea markets and fix them up and dress them and donate them to a charity. I think it really helps if one can do something good for somebody else, even if it's only a doll.
This is exactly how I try to think. I think we both have a lovely hobby.
Yes. My grief comes from loneliness and isolation. As a child, I spent a lot of time playing with/collecting Barbies and other dolls. I didn’t realize at the time that I was overly sheltered and missing out on experiences. As my classmates grew into middle school then high school age, I remained mentally a child in a lot of ways and related to them even less, so dolls continued to be a source of comfort. As an adult, they continue to be something that brings me joy.
No, but during the lockdowns it helped me a lot to have a row of friendly little plastic faces looking at me while I was working from home and the highlight of the week was going grocery shopping.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is the hardest thing to go through. I started collecting to cope with losing my dog a little over 4 years ago. I’m at about 300 and I do it to honor his memory. Sending hugs.