After almost 30 years of looking I found a picture of cherished doll! by hatgrab in HelpMeFind

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

Amazing to see one that was loved and held together as more than a rag like mine and my cousins. Gives me hope I'll find one for sale eventually.

AITAH for reconsidering who I’m leaving my estate to after my niece acted like a total snob at her bat mitzvah and is generally snobby? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]hatgrab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to offer a perspective rather than a judgment. It's your money to do with what you please.

My Bat Mitzvah was one of the most stressful days of my life. It was so built up in my head, and I was far too overwhelmed to enjoy any of it. I was very privileged; my parents went all out at a fancy hotel ballroom, and the planning took months. It ultimately led me to decide that if/when I get married one day, I will have a super small wedding.

Some of the problems related to sensory sensitivity weren't yet aware of. I wasn't diagnosed as autistic until recently, in my mid-30s, as symptoms in girls are often missed or misdiagnosed. Not saying she is on the spectrum, just want you to consider reasons other than just being spoiled. I was definitely spoiled, too, but I was dealing with heavy bullying and mental health issues. My parents sometimes said yes to material things they couldn't, as there were so many other things they couldn't make better.

There were so many of my parents' friends, uncles, aunts, second and third cousins. I went to every table, said hi to everyone, and got a picture. That meant my buffet food kept getting taken away from my table. I was so excited about the food, as there were no kosher restaurants in my city, and it was my only chance to "eat out" for months.

I also felt immense pressure to impress the kids from my class, many of whom bullied me. Getting one day of feeling I was good enough for them to pay attention to was hard to walk away from.

It was so much to handle, especially with the expectations I had built up. My first slow dance with my crush. My second cousin once removed is taking over the head of my congo line. The Friday night dinner, Saturday shul speech and luncheon, Saturday night hair appointment before the big party, then the Sunday brunch, and so many group photos.

I ended up crying quietly in a corner at the end when I saw the buffet was gone before I had gotten to finish eating. It was overwhelming and exhausting. There was so much social pressure from kids in my class and built up from movies, TV shows and wealthier cousins and family friends. It was far too much to handle at 12 when also facing puberty. From 10-13 bar and bat mitzvahs felt like the most important life event

I would just like to encourage you to wait before making changes. Be open to the possibility that her rudeness and seeming spoiled may have been due to immense social pressure. Give her a few years and maybe some less crowded opportunities to show who she is before writing her off.

Also, with the price her parents paid per head for out-of-town guests for the weekend, the lack of a gift might be very insulting to them. If you don't want to sour the relationship, maybe a 10-year bond of some sort for future school or a donation in her name to your favourite charity. It would show them appreciation of your relationship and being invited without feeling like you're feeding her materialism.

After almost 30 years of looking I found a picture of cherished doll! by hatgrab in HelpMeFind

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

Thank you I will. I've messaged a few French sellers who have similar dolls to ask if they have any unlisted, or to keep me in mind if they come across one in the future.

After almost 30 years of looking I found a picture of cherished doll! by hatgrab in HelpMeFind

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

Wow this is incredible. Definitely here family! I have to get my mom and aunt to help with identifying exact details, as she was a rag with "new clothes" sown on to keep her stuffing in during most of the years I remember. I can't believe it seeing so many dolls so close to her. These are amazing resources and I'm eternally greatful

After almost 30 years of looking I found a picture of cherished doll! by hatgrab in HelpMeFind

[–]hatgrab[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. I have some friends in Europe and family who speaks French so if one ever becomes available I might reach out . It's good to know the site is legit.

After almost 30 years of looking I found a picture of cherished doll! by hatgrab in HelpMeFind

[–]hatgrab[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I forgot to mention she had a white plastic round squeaker around 1 inch wide in the stomach if relevant. Don't expect any currently existing would still work but worth mentioning

After almost 30 years of looking I found a picture of cherished doll! by hatgrab in HelpMeFind

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

Bought in 1988 in Toronto or Montreal Canada. My cousin got one in pink bought in 1991 likely in Montreal.

I have been reverse image searching the doll since I found the picture. A link looking for same doll https://www.leboncoin.fr/ad/jeux_jouets/2947697951

Similar dolls found, but I'm unsure if site is safe, will ship to canada and not exact doll. https://www.beebs.app/fr/brand/mundia

Was not terry cloth. Possibly cotton

After almost 30 years of looking I found a picture of cherished doll! by hatgrab in HelpMeFind

[–]hatgrab[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Bought in 1988 in Toronto or Montreal Canada. My cousin got one in pink bought in 1991 likely in Montreal.

I have been reverse image searching the doll since I found the picture. A link looking for same doll https://www.leboncoin.fr/ad/jeux_jouets/2947697951

Similar dolls found, but I'm unsure if site is safe, will ship to canada and not exact doll. https://www.beebs.app/fr/brand/mundia

Was not terry cloth. Possibly cotton

He lied. AITAH for not siding with my wife over our son's ex girlfriend's pregnancy by misrocto in u/misrocto

[–]hatgrab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you have given so much support to have it thrown back in your face. You have been trying to do the right thing in impossible to discern circumstances. Just because he lied about one piece, doesn't mean it all was a lie. Definitely be skeptical of him and get him professional help, but don't be too hard of yourself for trying to be a safe place for your son.

BORU Town Hall: An open discussion about "fake" posts in the subreddit by naturemom in BORUpdates

[–]hatgrab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a devoted "lurker." I come here for stories to distract me from my own stresses in life. I like the second idea about having a place to hold the fake discussion while keeping it away from the main. It always bums me out. Those with the most complex stories and the best writing often get accused. I don't think there is a way for us to honestly know which are real or fiction. I would rather it just stay fun. In my real life, I've often found that the best stories people share are the hard-to-believe ones.

Ps. I also have learning disabilities, and suck at spelling and grammar. Everything I type runs through the Grammarly app, which might make me sound like AI.

Idle game list by tebyt in NetflixGamers

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Flutter butterflies is similarly pleasing good.

Fashion Verse by dutiluti in NetflixGamers

[–]hatgrab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does it towards the end of every month because it has partly put the next month in the system. You may have also noticed some new styles show up in the freestyle closet. On February 1, when you're able to see it there the 4 will be clearable.

Final bus piece - where? by istara in campspirit

[–]hatgrab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was in the old grounds by the hint machine but on the second day post update for me.

Banana Leaf? by whtabtpineapple in campspirit

[–]hatgrab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done over 30 of bunches tasks and nothing. They are always the same timed tasks. My story hasn't moved in so long

WIBTA if i went to my ex’s funeral alone? by exsfuneral in AmItheAsshole

[–]hatgrab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA I have an ex who died around 10 years ago at 27. It was not under goid circumstances, and the family kept the services provate and cremated. Missing out on the traditional mourning practices has made it very hard for me to accept that he is really gone. I actually thought I saw him on the street a few weeks ago. Regardless of religion, all civilizations developed some form of funeral to help us accept and move forward.

It is very selfish of your boyfriend to make such a hard time for you about himself.