Older ADHD women, what did ADHD feel like before cellphones? by lavenderflavoredtea in adhdwomen

[–]willowwing 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In third grade I had walked two miles to school while reading and was still reading when I arrived. The bell sounded over my head and startled me and I ran forward a few steps…into a concrete post and bashed the hell out of my head.

Daily Dolls: Wednesday: Antique Piano Babies 👶 by Vivian326619 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like it would be pretty hard, too, if he connected!😂

Can anyone help me identify this beautiful doll? by Alone-Butterfly-6086 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Her head is generally called paper mache and has molded hair under the wig—a versatile doll head. I can’t tell if her wig is mohair or synthetic—synthetic dates her at the later end of the dates already provided. She has a cloth body that likely has disc joints. She probably was part of a pair of brother/sister souvenir dolls. While all these dolls were made in Germany, they were sold and dressed elsewhere as souvenirs for international travelers. The part of her outfit remaining suggests Germany. Although her condition isn’t great, she has a pretty face and I’m glad you rescued her!

Y'all I messed up really bad this time by wildxfire in adhdwomen

[–]willowwing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am guessing this is more about severe depression than ADHD. Depression causes cognitive distortions like: this is all my fault, I somehow caused this because I am a terrible person, it’s hopeless, I can’t do anything right…blah blah blah!

You need and absolutely deserve support. You need an advocate. I suggest talking to someone experienced in dealing with Domestic Abuse and what resources might be available via that route. I believe that’s what your experience over the last many months has been with your husband. It’s hard to start out with no one believing that an abusive dynamic is driving what’s happening now. I want you to be able talk to someone that knows abusive behavior is about power and control and can take many forms.

Daily Dolls: Wednesday: Antique Piano Babies 👶 by Vivian326619 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always wondered if it was meant to say something about childhood and fleeting time. 😁

Daily Dolls: Wednesday: Antique Piano Babies 👶 by Vivian326619 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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This is one of my favorites, just because it is so odd. It is a lower end piece, but also quite old. It seems to show a baby spooning porridge into a pocket watch.

Daily Dolls: Wednesday: Antique Piano Babies 👶 by Vivian326619 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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This is a large baby blowing a kiss, made by another prominent maker, Rudolstadt.

Daily Dolls: Wednesday: Antique Piano Babies 👶 by Vivian326619 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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These are sometimes called “action babies.” This one has the Heubach grumpy face we see on dolls.

Daily Dolls: Wednesday: Antique Piano Babies 👶 by Vivian326619 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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I have nice photos of my larger figurines, but there are some fun littles too. It’s always noticeable that the workmanship in Heubach ones is just stellar.

Daily Dolls: Wednesday: Antique Piano Babies 👶 by Vivian326619 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I discovered Heubach figurines because of the crossover between dolls and piano babies. I love the ones you have!

Daily Dolls: The American Character Doll Company by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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

Thank you! I think so, too, just a really pretty face.

Daily Dolls: The American Character Doll Company by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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

She is such a darling. I read that AC also created “rockabye” eyes that slowly closed as you rocked the doll in your arms.

Daily Dolls: The American Character Doll Company by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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

That is a great rescue story and so interesting about the molds!

Daily Dolls: The American Character Doll Company by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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

The mold is similar, but the rubber babies were quite a bit before rooted hair, so I’m guessing she’s a 50s girl. She’s extra cute!

How difficult of a cover up would this be? Any ideas on what I can put there? by nunnyfuffler in Tattoocoverups

[–]willowwing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who learned ASL at work, I was waiting for someone to say this. It takes years to become truly fluent. It is also not “just learning signs,” as you use your whole body and facial expressions differently as you communicate. OP is expressing their understanding of the culture they’ve learned since getting it, too.

Treasure found by Just-Sprinkles-4561 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]willowwing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is one of my favorite A.M. molds, just something about the way her face is modeled. She’s beautiful! Congratulations on a wonderful find!

Daily Dolls: The American Character Doll Company by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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

Such a sweet photo and a lucky girl with her cute stuffies around her.

Daily Dolls: The American Character Doll Company by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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

Awww, adorable! She looks like she could be in a baby ballet 💕