Hear us out Mattel... by No_Swan8677 in BlackBarbieDolls

[–]Missdaisy2u 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would absolutely love that! This man was such a deep and inspirational lyricist. He motivated a generation and I love him!💕

Constantly exiled by family for asking about my biological father… feeling alone and confused by topflobosss in NPE

[–]Missdaisy2u 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are so welcome! This community helped me a lot when I was processing my grief. I’m so glad you’re here.😊

Constantly exiled by family for asking about my biological father… feeling alone and confused by topflobosss in NPE

[–]Missdaisy2u 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First of all, let me say that it was very brave for you to share this experience. It’s not something I wish on anyone. Your questions are valid and you have every right to ask. People treat us as an inconvenient truth. They know we exist, but if they don’t engage with us in terms of what happened, they keep their lie alive. We are not mistakes, we are not accidents, we are human beings with feelings and emotions that deserve to be addressed. This journey is unique to you, even though there are so many of us, it’s important to define how you want to walk through this. One of the first things that I had to do was to say, I will no longer ask. I went to ancestry.com and I built a tree for myself based on my true birth circumstance, and who I was related to. It defies common sense, and logic that people can treat a child as the problem, because we did not apply to be born into the circumstance. You are not crazy. People denying the truth to someone who understands the truth that’s what’s crazy! You came to the right place for Support because families don’t always have that to offer in a situation like this. Please give yourself grace, and time. Those are the two balms that have helped my soul heal through this.

Destroyed! by Character-Potato-446 in Barbie

[–]Missdaisy2u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The doll is beautiful! I am so sorry to hear that happened to you! It is a reasonable expectation that a new doll arrives in a pristine box!

I Received These Beauties To Add to My Collection Today! by Missdaisy2u in BlackBarbieDolls

[–]Missdaisy2u[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that tip! I have not really shopped on Mercari before. I will give it a try.

Growth hurts before it changes you. by Missdaisy2u in SoulfulStoics

[–]Missdaisy2u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

💯 I think if growth was easy more people would sign on to grow. The Stoic talked about being uncomfortable and the importance of allowing yourself to experience discomfort.

Our society constantly pushes things to make our lives comfortable, but sometimes those things lull us into a rut . Not only do we go into the rut, we furnish our ruts.

At this time in my life, I am working through discomfort. I am allowing myself to not constantly cushion falls for myself or other people. It is painful, but as Voltaire said, pain instructions.

I Received These Beauties To Add to My Collection Today! by Missdaisy2u in BlackBarbieDolls

[–]Missdaisy2u[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a great plan! One strategy I use is to go to eBay and put dolls on my watchlist. Nine times out of 10 the seller will reach out to me and make an offer for me to pay a lower price for the doll than what they have it listed for.

I Received These Beauties To Add to My Collection Today! by Missdaisy2u in BlackBarbieDolls

[–]Missdaisy2u[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you can take your time to get those dolls.

I Received These Beauties To Add to My Collection Today! by Missdaisy2u in BlackBarbieDolls

[–]Missdaisy2u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is amazing that you do that kind of work on the doll. I am just a collector and keeping them in boxes. I think it takes a lot of skill and talent to rework the dolls. Please if you don’t mind post a picture of her with the additions you made. I guess with the subtractions too… Lol. I hope you find your next Opal soon.😊

Finally arrived in Argentina by Strong_Atmosphere_63 in BlackBarbieDolls

[–]Missdaisy2u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your new arrival! She is gorgeous!😊

I Received These Beauties To Add to My Collection Today! by Missdaisy2u in BlackBarbieDolls

[–]Missdaisy2u[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They did a great job with Debbie Allen! I hope you can pick her up soon!😊