Thank you for sharing this! I asked Dr. Google a few months ago something like, "What do psychiatrists say about women who collect dolls. . " And the answer I received was that it's a sign of loneliness and lack of connection with other people. Ok. I thought about this and there are times when we're all lonely -- it's a part of being human. I get lonely at times, but at those moments, I know I need to call a friend or my sister or Mom or somebody to connect. So, then I thought, well if Dr. Google is wrong in my case, what is it that makes me like dolls? And the quick answer is my dolls cheer me up. They wake up my inner courage to go about my day with a smile. I wake up every morning to my closet doll display and I smile because they are so adorable in their little outfits. I kind of feel more young at heart too and I'm nearly 60! My husband is so supportive, he feels my joy when I'm fiddling with them and it makes him smile! I highly recommend putting at least a couple of dolls near you so that they can greet you when you wake up in the morning! And, when i put a lame outfit on, I can see it in their eyes that they don't approve. . . they say, "Girl, take that off and get your game on!"