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You are not the only one that buys a doll for comfort. I received my first doll when I was in my thirties and she really helped me work through the memories of an abusive childhood. It was my husband's idea that having a doll like me as a child would be a good way for me to reparent myself. [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img] It really did help.
I am now 45 and have been dealing with a crippling disease for many years. A few years back, I was really bad and unable to walk on my own. My husband bought me a laptop and I connected with the cyber world. I enjoyed seeing other people's doll pics and chatting online. I have also done some buying and a tiny bit of selling on ebay. Except for a Lindsey doll, the rest of the things I sold did not get me much money after the fees from ebay and paypal. The experience was also pretty nerve wracking and not something I am eager to do again.
Money was very tight for the first fifteen years of our marriage and I was lucky to even get the one doll. The past five years have been easier and I have asked for AG things for birthdays and Christmas. I now have clothes, accessories, and more dolls. Each doll has her own personality and I play with different ones depending on my mood, though Kit and Samantha seem to come off the shelf the most. I love Kit's easy to care for hair and how much easier she is to change as her hair doesn't get near the velcro.
Samantha is my comfort doll. Even though I was not an orphan, there were many days that I wished I was. I feel like Samantha understands loneliness. I also find that brushing her long hair can be very calming after a hard day.
Addy is my other comfort doll. She has the softest hair that feels so nice against my cheek. She also understands my fears. She has been through so much. She has had to be courageous and she moved to a far away place. I was very ill when we moved from Michigan to Virginia and in danger of becoming one of those people that never leave the house. The move forced me to confront my fears. It also made me even sicker for awhile, but hitting bottom may have been a good thing as I have since learned how to pace myself better and listen to my body. I rest now when it says rest and we are getting along much better these days. [img]smile.gif[/img]
I also fell in love with Emily while reading Molly's book. Emily at first appears to be very fragile, but she is actually very strong. As you will also be traveling to a foreign country, Emily could also be a good choice as a comfort doll.
I have Lupus so I am in pain all the time and allergic to many things. I adore the feel of nice soft fabrics and have passed up beautiful doll clothes just because I did not like the way that they felt. Samantha's Talent Show dress and her Lawn Party dress were two outfits that just didn't feel right.
My favorite outfits are all of the PJ's, with Samantha's and Addy's being my absolute favorites. I adore Addy's Work dress and Samantha's Play dress. Some other favorites are: Kit's Overalls, Kit's School Dress, Kit's Reds Fan outfit, Addy's Summer dress, Addy's Flower Picking dress, Addy's Christmas Tartan Plaid dress, Josefina's Christmas dress, and Josefina's Summer Riding outfit.
Have fun choosing and be sure to let us know what you decide. I also hope you have fun here on hostboard. This is a great group of people of all ages and we all love the AG dolls. [img]smile.gif[/img]
<font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ August 16, 2006 10:31 AM: Message edited by: MaryCarly ]</font>
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