We Have 6 Children - But 4 Aren’t Real | MY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY

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CHRISTINA and husband Bill have two daughters, Grace 4, and Joy, 2 - but they felt like they were missing something after suffering a miscarriage six years ago. So after watching a documentary, Christina looked into it and bought her first reborn doll. She now has four dolls that she takes out on family outings and various family events. Bill says: "We love these dolls and we treat them like they are members of our family" and tells Truly that "feeding six children in the morning is quite hard to do". Christina knows that she has a lot of trolls on the internet who don't agree with the hobby but she doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon.
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[@katrinarepine3879]

I understand the effect a miscarriage has on a woman both physically and mentally as I’ve gone through 4 myself, 1 of them was at the end of my 1st trimester. To me this seems a bit excessive and has the chance of damaging her relationship with her two real daughters. I think she needs grief counseling.

[@adamarens3520]

Well said 👍

[@pinupjordan]

Agreed. Thank you for the input and so sorry to hear about your loss ❤️

[@jaclynshorter2509]

I completely agree with you Katrina. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@kaleycooper9111]

Thank you for explaining the truth of this situation in a polite and mature way, instead of either hating on this family or just blindly supporting them

[@roachqueen1973]

Agree 100%

[@ccd5942]

A local woman in my town had a miscarriage and mental breakdown. She has a real life baby doll named Mary that she takes to the doc, changes her and basically treats it like her baby. Her husband still is with her and cares for her. She literally had a mental break and is now disabled . It’s soo sad. So I don’t judge women that go through this.

[@janinemaxwell4297]

I have lost 3 babies and it is the worse thing to go through especially when they were all wanted and planned for even now at 60 I still have the odd day where I get a bit emotional mostly it’s the dates they were due or the dates I lost them one was a twin to my 1st son

[@mistymitchell2790]

Mentally disabled?

[@tisbutascratch2045]

My issue is that if they're treating them like real babies, that means the parents are spending a hell of a lot of time pampering and paying attention to dolls that aren't actually real. That time could go to their actual daughters who need their undivided attention in their formative years. I understand the need for a woman to want to care for something after the death of a child, but the fact that she seems still so torn up and emotional about it, even saying that she barely ever speaks about the pain of the death makes me think that this fake doll obsession could be harmful to her mental health. I hope she gets psychiatric help and that her husband wakes up and stops encouraging this infatuation.

[@elisahamilton73]

Spend the money on therapy and your 'real' children. In 10 years time you could see one of her kids saying that her mom loved dolls more than her.

[@simonmuhamed1071]

probably making lots of money on social media now they are a brand 'the reborn family'. God help the living kids!

[@breezy8105]

Perfectly said. Also I love your screen name... Nothing more than a flesh wound.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Bit judgy. Considering those two girls hardly look distressed

[@The_Moving_finger_writes]

Absolutely agree with you ❤️

[@enngee2339]

This actually seems quite heartbreaking. I can see the woman's grief at the loss of her babies and her mother. It is sad, however, that time and attention are taken from the daughters to "care for" dolls. The 24/7 role play seems more like pathology than healthy coping.

[@rizzy6687]

She needs serious grief counseling. Her husband is an enabler too.

[@baublesanddolls]

She doesn’t role play all day. She’s a collector who made a KZbin channel for income!!

[@CaliSaint]

She is literally playing with her daughters in the video. They aren’t being neglected because their parents are holding doll.

[@GenaF]

I had reborns after my miscarriages and I'd treat them as my own. My daughters even started collecting them. One day something just made me say 'that's it, I'm ok now' and I put them carefully into the loft.

[@user-mw5yp2fv8s]

Not everyone uses them as a coping mechanism for grief. I’ve loved dolls my entire life and collect reborns, as well as many other dolls. I’ve never used them as a coping mechanism for grief. They are simply a hobby.

[@mrs.847]

I think the husband who probably wanted a son has one through the reborn s.

[@Cultivatingjoy07]

I would honestly be curious to see how the daughters feel about their mother's unusual coping mechanism once they are grown adults, because I wonder if they will grow up to accept or resent their mother's attention being so divided. I think the mother should also consider seeing a therapist to work through her trauma. Yes therapy isn't cheap, but This could be a more affordable alternative to dolls that can cost up to 10 thousand dollars each!

[@tulsibloom]

I fully agree

[@ziutasow2244]

Right. Theyll remember a time when mommy had 4 dolls she played with. So str

[@nikkic.8012]

I'm sure they will get teased about it in school because their parent's are not hiding it. She did a rubber C-section online. I'm sure they will get teased in school and will probably end up hating these doll's. I'm kinda hoping the dad comes back to reality before that happens and talks his wife into getting therapy so she can concentrate on her actual children instead of the fake one's. That's just my opinion though.

[@joycetheobald1717]

When they resent those dolls enough,, they'll probably set them on fire on day. It wouldn't surprise me.

[@MonochromaticBlues]

They’ll be mental wreck

[@ShanaLawson]

This is weird but I was “babysitting” my daughters babydoll while making breakfast this morning and it did feel nice having a “baby” in my arms again. I even did the bouncing thing out of habit lol. I could see someone benefiting from this when in a certain mindset. I just hope she’s going to therapy as well. Therapy is beneficial for all.

[@debbie9226]

When I hold my dog (he is a small breed) I catch myself bouncing like I did with my kids when they were little 😂😂😂

[@breezeh1127]

What a sweet comment 💗

[@thatguyfawkes2328]

That's because people find true happiness usually in family and human connections more than anything else in this world it's sad that so many women have been convinced that happiness comes from a job rather than having a family and waste their twenties their prime year's chasing after a career rather than finding love and creating a family.

[@LifewithKrystle]

@@thatguyfawkes2328 sadly the cost of living has sky rocketed so much that having a baby is more a luxury these days. More and more people unfortunately can’t afford it or have to work long hours to get by

[@History_our]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4vUd3dpZdR0irM😭😭😭😭

[@lindabarron2181]

I wonder how this is affecting their daughters.

[@khalilahd.]

Yeah that’s true

[@edreid7872]

Time, not to mention money, (Hello, a college fund) should be spent on her girls...

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Gee I wonder how living out ur parents’ psychosis affects children

[@kaleycooper9111]

They’re probably fine with it since they are young. But once they get older and get a true hold on what’s going on, things will go downhill real quickly. And then not to mention the bullying at school

[@missld6856]

Yes seems it will confuse the hell out of them assuming they understand the babies are not real this has got to mess them up in some way. I'd like to hear a psychological perspective

[@joannepharris8900]

If this is real...the children, as they get older and see how other families function, are going to realise how strange this whole set up is. To role play that 4 of your children are real when they aren't is so unhealthy for all involved but I am guessing they will continue regardless of what anyone says. I really hope they decide in the future to get some counselling and find a healthier way to deal with their issues. As a Midwife in training, I hope to see better services for grieving mothers and fathers.

[@livylu6287]

It kind of concerns me that she’s so obsessed with the newborn stage. Her daughters are growing up before her eyes, and she’s probably not enjoying the milestones like she should be because she’s obsessed with what they used to be. 😢

[@marianoelmontesdeoca5491]

Hopefully the real girls recive the love and education that they need

[@KarenReyes408]

I'm sure they will but hopefully the Mom gets the mental stability she needs.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

No they clearly look unhappy and half beaten to death. ;)

[@The_Moving_finger_writes]

Yeah 😢😭 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@stacisjournaljourney7]

Praying for the girls

[@History_our]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4vUd3dpZdR0irM😭😭😭😭😭

[@julzluvzdollz]

I’m a reborn collector and share my collection on KZbin. While this family treats their babies like real babies many of us in the hobby don’t! We are simply doll collectors and have fun with these dolls who are beautiful works of art.

[@generalgrandsireshockdell7268]

That's understandable. As an artist I'm amazed at the work.

[@julzluvzdollz]

@@generalgrandsireshockdell7268 it’s truly amazing. Once you get passed the wow that’s bazaar factor it’s truly enjoyable. There are so many dolls sculpts and sizes. I loved dolls growing up so I’ve turned this into my adult hobby with an amazing art doll collection that is worth over 20k. So there’s that side too. I actually want to start painting reborns as the craft it is so amazing.

[@elliedavidow9364]

Do you ever play pretend with them like this mom? And if so how did you’re real kids react? Im just curious how it’s going to effect those two little girls in the long run. Im not trying to judge her. Or send hate to the Community. From what I have seen with these dolls is they are an amazing coping mechanism for mothers who have lost a child. But not to this extent. Because if she really does treat them like real newborns then they would pretty much take up all of her time away from the girls.

[@julzluvzdollz]

@@elliedavidow9364 no I don’t. I dress them and pose them. I have a beautiful doll room that I have built up and decorated that also doubles as my office. I do not bring my dolls outside of my room. The only time it takes from my children is when I’m crafting, changing dolls or making videos with them. My family is ok with what I do as they see it as a fun hobby for me and it encourages creativity with my daughter to keep “playing” as she’s entering adolescence when it’s not so cool to play and collect anything toy like. Now my dolls are not toys but in a way they are adult toys to me that’s how I view them. And yes these dolls bring great comfort to grieving mothers or women who cannot conceive which is amazing that they actually have so many benefits to so many different people. But to address what you said about how the lady’s children might feel, I think we are all doing the best we can as parents. I’m sure she loves her children very much but the reality is we all have to navigate issues even as parents and our children will see this as sometimes there is no way to completely shelter them from our traumas.

[@FaithandNova]

There's nothing wrong with being a collector and dressing them up. This situation here isn't healthy at all. If they didn't have real children it wouldn't be an issue

[@stephanutterbutter3.14appl4]

I am trying to be open minded but I just feel like those girls will grow to resent those dolls and their parents for this.

[@srslee5966]

They will wasting all that time and money on dolls

[@velfcookie4734]

Your feelings aren't reality

[@halle212]

Agree. It would be no issue if they didn’t have real children who absorb like sponges and will have to live with all this in the future.

[@Contessa6363]

Years ago I saw an interview with Candace Bergen. She was asked about her relationship with Charlie McCarthy she basically said she felt as a child she was actually in competition with him for her father's affection. Very Sad

[@cathyking8013]

this is really sad, i feel sorry for her daughters. she needs help.

[@Hostality]

You can see they are getting love

[@cathyking8013]

@@Hostality irregardless, that is bizarre behavior.

[@bei6768]

@@Hostality it's not normal. It can leave her real daughters confused and very traumatized

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

​@@Hostality it's not about love, i dont doubt they love their kids. But they're confusing them about reality. Imagine you grow up and you realize 4 of your beloved siblings are lifeless dolls?

[@jesusistheanswer2074]

This is so sad, may God bring her comfort and the ability to move on.

[@corlissterry9664]

This is it. We're to give Jesus our emotional wounds, not live in a world of pretense.

[@marilynwillett804]

@@corlissterry9664 EXACTLY, I HAVE.

[@DaBower]

I have no doubts these two are great parents. As soon as I heard the name reborn I suspected this might be a coping mechanism for loss for her. I hope this couple is getting the professional help for their trauma as well. Not just relying on these dolls to fill a void of sorts. The daughters... We have absolutely no evidence but I wish they don't at all feel second best to these dolls, especially as they grow older.

[@ginb981]

Best comment 💗

[@jiltedlittle6868]

@@ginb981 agreed. So hard to find unbiased opinions and this one hit the nail on the head

[@estefaniabsa8908]

Reborn is a brand. But I agree with you, I think something deeper had happened.

[@lex-tf2qn]

Shes not tho. Its all a front for views and “fame” 🙄 this woman is exploiting the doll hobby

[@yourmomishot7547]

this is just the weirdest thing I have ever seen 😧

[@KYLOWW]

I agree

[@the-chipette]

I’m concerned with how dismissive the mother is with her biological/living children. Such a strange pathology.

[@meowrchl97]

I totally agree, it's sad.

[@the-chipette]

@@meowrchl97 they’ll look back on this and deeply regret how their bio children were put wayside.

[@secondary955]

Why is it so confusing? No crying, additional lack of sleep, 18 plus years of financial support, food, diapers, saving for college, etc. It is literally like buying a new car every month. She lost her mother. She is attaching to things instead of people.

[@meowrchl97]

@@the-chipette 100% I feel bad for the kids

[@isab2912]

@@secondary955 i mean, why having real children then?? :/

[@ashdstee]

Imagine your mom choosing to spend time with dolls over you. This whole family will need therapy!

[@theresalayton9286]

THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT THE MAJORITY OF REBORN COLLECTORS!!!! 99.999% of us are simply collectors of high-end beautiful works of art. It's lovely to dress them in cute clothes take pictures , lots of fun But we don't in any way consider them actual children. It's great that this is providing a psychological benefit to her but that does not represent the majority of collectors..... We simply collect dolls the way some people collect trains or baseball cards

[@justpassingthroughman]

It's heartbreaking to know what deep pain all of this comes from for her. Of course her girls love it now, but eventually they won't and they will want more of their mother for real for themselves. He mentioned the dolls can be $10,000. Very good professional help to actually heal these wounds and allow her to move forward wouldn't need to come anywhere near that and would give her back to her daughters. This isn't sustainable, but healing would be.

[@liddiesing]

Yeah I think what bothered me was some of the logistics, where $10,000 could be used to help her real, living girls via grief treatment.

[@kimmyfriedman7469]

Not everyone spends that much on their reborns. That's just the price that some of them cost, usually the full silicone custom dolls with special mechanisms.

[@truthbomb9990]

Yeah. This is not normal and should be addressed. Simple as that.

[@lex-tf2qn]

They only buy the cheap ones.. not one of those dolls was $10,000 i can promise you that 😂

[@lex-tf2qn]

@@liddiesing they never spent $10,000 on a doll tho. They buy the cheap ones for less than $1k

[@jacquelynvalentine5987]

Dolls similar to these are wonderful for many Alzheimer and Dementia patients. Many of the people love holding the "babies" and they relate to them as if they were live little ones. What matters at that point is some form of contentment and security, which many (especially ladies) find with having a baby to nurture. It takes them back to one of the happiest times of their lives.

[@jonirnmomba4130]

I am an R.N. and worked in long-term care for many years. Having baby dolls are so beneficial for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Especially for female patients. It not only gives them something tangible to hold but it gives them a purpose, or a job. it’s their purpose to continue to care for the babies like they were real babies. it helps to keep them calm, and behaviors of acting out decrease drastically. Their day becomes busy with dressing, feedings, bathing, etc. It also allows for interaction with others, as “parents” are proud of their “babies” and want others to see them and dote on them. It’s really is lovely to watch patients with their babies. It allows for them to show who their are at their core before the horrible effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia took over their Lives.

[@Nyotakikora1]

Yes, my patients that have a doll or stuffed animal to take care of, really helps them remain calm, and have less changes in mood or decline

[@jaccrazy21]

What a nice post. And such a lovely way to say your thoughts. As a cna caretaker back in the day I agree with you. ❤️

[@simonmuhamed1071]

these parents haven't got dementia but they have something wrong with their minds.

[@jaccrazy21]

@@simonmuhamed1071 Only thing I see here is a difficulty in grieving, which is seriously common and a very human thing to battle for many of us. Would I do this? Probably not. Is it hurting anything? Not really too much no.

[@melatoninqueen6914]

I collect reborns, however I don’t treat them like they are real. Not all collectors do. I collect them because I like dolls

[@alchemyofcolorandstyle]

Why are they called reborns? The closest thing the look like is Stillborns!

[@cirruscries]

@@alchemyofcolorandstyle oh my god perfect. Those dolls creep the hell out of my but to each their own.

[@bubblesuchiha6711]

@@alchemyofcolorandstyle They're called reborns, because they were initially for women who babies died a premature death or a miscarriage. The dolls are made in the image of the child the mother lost, to help with the trauma, and to see their baby again. It's like they were reborn.

[@emazing33j]

You mind me asking where you buy yours from. My daughter wants one for her birthday but I worry about scams online

[@JoJo-zx9sc]

@@emazing33j do u know how expensive those things are?? THOUSANDS!! Still wanna get one for your daughters birthday and find it under the bed collecting dust a couple months later when she’s on to the next thing?

[@insa2242]

I looked through her KZbin videos. She actually pays just as much if not more attention to her real kids. She incorporates them into her time. She doesn’t let those girls feel neglected. I think if she is a clingy mother, this will help her girls be able to go do things on their own without their mom stopping them or making them feel guilty. Her girls show signs of being comfortable with the mom. I think a 7 min video can’t show that.

[@hillarybillary21]

My grandmother had 18 miscarriages, I stillborn. Successfully gave birth to my mom at 42. She never gave up. My mom had 12 miscarriages, then gave birth to me. Never once complained of saw themselves as “victims”. They were loving mothers. How dare these “parents” TRAUMATIZE their living children like this. NO, do NOT use their miscarriages as an excuse. You get therapy, grieve- AND GET ON WITH LIVING LIFE. How dare you ruin your living children’s lives like this. Disgusting. Oh and my mom died too. This husband has no balls and is spineless.

[@marilynwillett804]

HE'S THE MODERN DAY ''DAD''. ball & spine free----

[@heidimarie6312]

There are lots of real children that need loving homes. I wish they would consider fostering.

[@keriannekerr1876]

Exactly! Especially since they have $10K per doll! Go to Walmart for your doll and spend the rest on an existing child who needs a home and would suffer a poor life without your intervention. Wouldn't that be a better way to heal from her grief?

[@barbarajones9385]

The dolls are therapy for her. She does not want another child. Rather she wants to be in constant touch with the newborn phase. Some women have multiple children for this reason - they love the newborn phase. Substituting with dolls means she can always experience that special stage. It is different as a hobby but it's their choice.

[@cintowin]

@@barbarajones9385 well said

[@barbarajones9385]

@@cintowin Thanks!

[@MrsYumYum863]

@@barbarajones9385 Exactly Thank you! She also might not be aloud to adopt, if this helps her cope and brings their family closer that should be all that matters!

[@KittySkeed]

Reborns always seem to stem from trauma. This woman is in need of therapy for her losses. I feel when her girls grow up and realize this is far from normal, they are really going to have some questions for their parents.

[@velfcookie4734]

It's better than doing drugs and eating too much. These dolls are a blessing. There is no such thing as normal. Normal is a word for making others comfortable in their mindset. Medical abnormal is treatable. A hobby is not a disease.

[@chelseamunson285]

Tons of time that could be used towards the real children. This is really upsetting. “Not harming” I beg to differ. If she’s coping via her loss for her miscarriage this is not a long term solution and will need to be addressed with therapy the dad shouldn’t be supporting an unhealthy coping method like this. I can see one baby to grieve her loss sure but the fact that theirs 4 and taking so much time daily as opposed to putting that time and energy towards the real children. Yikes.

[@Hellakiddie]

Her kids should be priority and they aren’t as long as this is her only form of healing

[@lex-tf2qn]

You do realise its all a front for the clicks and views? I can bet you any money in the world they don’t actually feed them all day. Shes just an attention seeker

[@itsmezoezee2062]

@@lex-tf2qn yessss not everyone does this thank you i also collect them because i have severe anxiety and the dolls help me calm down i live with ten other kids i miss when they were all babies

[@aprill2521]

This is beyond creepy and damaging to the actual children who I'm sure would love the attention and wonder why the parents give attention to a doll....especially when they are older. I am just floored. Yes your mother would have thought it was strange and hopefully talk you out of this ridiculous behavior.

[@andreeamldv]

Exactly! Imagine having to grow up watching your parents "take care" of a bunch of dolls. Just because they're giving the girls basic needs doesen't mean they aren't damaging their well being by having to grow up with some fake newborns for years...

[@lesliewells1062]

These dolls really help with infertility and depression and anxiety for some people, especially someone who has had a miscarriage. The little girls love the dolls now, but when they get older, if their parents take the dolls out in public they could get very embarrassed, especially when the girls are teenagers. If people like doing this and it makes them happy, I don't think there's anything wrong with it, as long as it doesn't interfere with the relationship the parents have with their real children.

[@FourShipsSolid]

I could understand this video if she had lost four babies herself. FEEDING 6 CHILDR3N IN THE MORNING....cmon however do not understand what the heck I just watched.

[@ariadnefrolich7243]

It's a very niche part of the doll community. Like she said in the video it also over laps with roleplay.

[@annie_xo]

I think reborns as a collectible is perfectly fine but this whole 24/7 roleplay thing seems like it’s a pretty unhealthy coping mechanism for her. And her husband is a saint

[@Yooperskepticz]

No, he's an enabler.

[@achlysmiller8287]

@@Yooperskepticz How?

[@achlysmiller8287]

I see this is a coping mechanism and if she's doing this to cope then why not as long as it's not in a creepy sexual way got no problem with it.

[@dollylvr8359]

She doesn’t actually do this. She’s an attention seeker. They want fame. Nothing more. She keeps the dolls for a few days and then sells them for a different one. I don’t think she’s kept one longer than a few months. Which is fine, that’s what doll collectors do, but she’s trying to act like she cares for them like they are real. She openly admitted on Instagram that her family does not really act this way and treat them as babies all day. She’s a liar and wants fame. Many reborn collectors are very angry with her right not because of how she ridiculously portrayed us. We are doll collectors…that’s it. It’s merely a hobby. I’m luckily if I can find 10 mins a day to make videos with the dolls or change their outfits. And most collectors are the same. This woman should not be trying to be a spokesperson for this hobby. They are beautiful works of art , they are comforting to hold, and fun to dress up. That’s it! And every reborn collector I’ve ever encountered would say the same. Please don’t listen to this woman lol. And I’d you come into contact with another reborn collector do not judge based on this. Because this is insane. And I know you were not judging the collectors as a whole, I’m just trying to put the word out because, again, the way this woman portrayed us is disgusting.

[@user-mw5yp2fv8s]

I doubt it’s 24/7

[@18T220]

I don't get it, it's like having a dead baby? Feel like this woman is seeking attention.

[@abbiegreene2602]

How is she attention seeking?

[@momo43momo66]

Those babies are not cheap, and I never liked them! But hey if she's happy, go ahead! Why would you give attention to fake dolls, that you could be giving to your girls?! Thanks for reading 💕

[@TheEmeybird]

I don’t think it’s attention seeking. She needs grief counseling is what it truly is.

[@achlysmiller8287]

I don't think she's doing it for attention I think she doing you the help her cope. If you watch the video sees had a miscarriage and she's also lost a mother and I think this is a coping mechanism for her.

[@achlysmiller8287]

@@TheEmeybird usually councillors or therapists will say if this is a copy mechanism and your not affecting anybody and you doing it in a healthy way go for it.

[@maryreal194]

They lost me at "feeding 6 six children can be difficult"

[@frizzygirl7884]

My mom had 4 miscarriages and at the last one she was almost dying but do you know what she said to me: "I am happy to have you and your sister and that is my happiness until the day I die "

[@buck6542]

Sometimes we need real problems…

[@Just_me_1984]

They have an emptiness inside and using this as a way to cope. I hope they get the help they need.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

a lot of people fill those gaps with food, pets, drugs and alcohol.

[@marilynwillett804]

@@Areyousayingidontknowmyname well at least a live pet is benefiting.

[@FukYourGod1]

Yeah I’m sorry, but this coping mechanism is taking over her life.

[@thatperson1708]

I'm a reborn artist and collector, this makes me so happy. I think that as long as they give they're real children enough attention and love and that they are taken care of i don't see a problem with it. Just like her reborns also really help my mental health and as soon as i started collecting reborns I became way happier.

[@motherramsay3776]

I’m mad at the husband. Clearly his wife is suffering a horrible mental health crisis. And rather than telling her no because he’s “scared” he gives in and even jeopardizes his kids mental health. Mental illness is a disease that spreads and clearly it’s gotten the whole family. Sure it stemmed from the wife but who knows who past trauma? It’s up to the spouse to recognize she’s sick and help her. This is not helping her it’s making her more sick, ruining the family, and alienating her from normal people. The fact she’s obsessed with not kids but newborns is a sickness it’s not like she can adopt other kids to help ease the pain. It only comes from newborns? That’s sick? I hope she used the money she got from this video to get help. She probably bought more dolls though 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@auhbreykumming4429]

This is the saddest thing I've ever seen! This lady needs a therapist desperately. It's so sad her entire family is placating her delusion

[@Cherryyblop]

What did I just watch?

[@Liliiiiooovb12]

They are better than someone has poly relationship and people courge them for dirty relationship 😊and truly has wrriten about them love dont judge

[@indramartinez5942]

If they love babies so much, adopt or foster real ones that are really in such need.

[@adamarens3520]

Exactly well said 👍!

[@Rheawonder]

But they won't stay as babies for ever. I have one cousin, we have 10 years age diffrence.Actually until 4 it was very good to take care. Now iam 24 and she is 14,i don't feel any connection to her like when she was literally a baby. But here she doing this to escape the sadness of miscarriage. I think she needs treatment.

[@indramartinez5942]

Agree treatment, she could completely treat her baby fever with fostering newborns and their fantasy into something useful. Dedicate real time to her living ones.

[@JessicaRebornMom2016]

Not everyone can be approved or afford it. Adoption is more expensive than these dolls. Yes some dolls are pricey, but have you ever wanted something that was vintage or limited edition of anything that's out there?

[@mochihamster2794]

@@Rheawonder that’s bc you didn’t stay in her life.. it’s sick, people who have kids but they only like babies and when their kids grow up they don’t love them anymore. if that’s how you are then you should definitely not have kids and just get a doll, or a pet that will stay small and cute to your liking forever..

[@rosvlinds]

Each time she said "they're not real" I realised more and more how much she wishes they were but keeps reminding herself they aren't.. why would she keep saying that otherwise

[@lisaleone2296]

My adult sister could not have children due to a congenital illness. She moved in with me after college and lived with me up until the illness took her at 44. For years, she had a reborn that she kept in a crib in her room. I never saw her take it out of the crib. She didn't talk about it. She had other dolls. After she died, I found she had scrapbooks full of photos she had taken with the reborn, and it broke my heart. This family..... they picked a hobby that is very triggering for a lot of people. I just hope they aren't neglecting the needs of their real children while taking care of the fake ones. Those girls probably love the baby dolls now, what happens when they become teenagers?

[@ellsearth]

People need to understand this is just 1% of doll collectors people who use them for mental illness. 99% of us just collect to collect because we like dolls just like some men collect toy cars. Its no different.

[@FreeSpiritMom]

Yep! I got into collecting because of my mom but the community made me stay. It’s fun. I love the artist and the sculptors.

[@goddessbutterfly27]

To me this would cause constant psychological problems. No healing at all of the lost of the child. This is kinda of dangerously enabling. 💔💔

[@adamarens3520]

You can’t run from your miscarriage(s). You can avoid it by collecting dolls and treating them like actual babies, but not forever. Be brave and face your hurtful past. Don’t love things, love people, love your family not dolls.

[@movingmusic4you]

everyone loves something inanimate. I'm sure she has enough love to spread around. they all seem happy... if that's her way of coping, let her do her thing and leave it be. just because she's struggling and found her own way to deal doesn't mean she's not brave...

[@alchemyofcolorandstyle]

Thank you for contributing this!

[@kfitz192]

@@movingmusic4you Well said.

[@adamarens3520]

@@movingmusic4you real little girls are gonna grow up bitter that their parents spent time with dolls instead of them. Don’t facilitate or encourage unhealthy behavior.

[@achlysmiller8287]

@@movingmusic4you Exactly

[@FShanazM]

When she’s introducing all of the babies: tHis OnEs My FaVoUrItE

[@meramera8911]

These parents definitely need counseling. Their behavior is odd and heartbreaking at the same time. Not to mention the amount of unnecessary waste products that they throw out each day. For example she changes all 4 doll babies diapers several times a day. Which is crazy b/c the diapers are new and have no pee or 💩 in them. She’s just wasting diapers and adding more trash to the environment. Lastly the amount of energy they give 2 the 4 dolls could be going 2 the 2 real daughters they have. SMH 🤦‍♀️

[@captainwatercress]

This woman certainly needs grief counselling, all that focus on the dolls is damaging her mental health and her relationship to her real daughters

[@MissVyle382]

I just feel like the "reborns" is getting all the attention from theses 2 beautiful little girls !

[@elizaortiz3474]

The biological children aren't cute the reborn baby dolls are and the biological kids won't grow up in the right mind but the reborn baby dolls don't have a mind so they stay that way forever and are innocent the girls won't be innocent when they're older js...

[@georgia8592]

@@elizaortiz3474 You saying the children aren't cute is vile.

[@velfcookie4734]

Your feelings aren't a reality

[@mochihamster2794]

@@velfcookie4734 why are you commenting this everywhere… you also have no idea what the reality will be. their feelings are as warranted/valid as whatever yours may be.

[@mochihamster2794]

@@georgia8592 I’m pretty sure they’re being sarcastic

[@IsaiahHollins]

Mom: Leaves babies in hot car Random nosy civilian: You can’t do that! Mom:It’s all good they ain’t real Police have been summoned

[@fellowviewer1095]

This has actually happened before.

[@rachelowhonda2913]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@smita3255]

I don't understand why they don't adopt real babies if they want them so bad?

[@LittleWattleNursery]

My daughter and I collect all kinds of dolls including reborn dolls. It's a really fun hobby to share. We love to research the history of dolls, dress and display our dolls and share our dolls with other dolly friends on social media. We've also met some really fun people on social media through our hobby, including Christina. We have encountered quite a number of people within the reborn community who have purchased dolls to deal with trauma and grief and assumptions should not be made that they haven't sought professional help or that they neglect their children. The art of "reborning" a blank kit to look like a real infant is really quite spectacular.

[@1Charioteer]

Mental health care is important. I feel bad dolls take away quality time she could be spending with living kids.

[@energiesolaire5738]

Actually my grand-mother lost her son within a night due to the sudden infant death syndrome. He was five months old and she managed to cope with it thanks to a doll because she needed to accomplish her duty as a young mom who stopped being a mother in less than 2 hours. She had still breast milk and all the hormones of a new parent. That lasted a year and my father is still traumatized by it but more about the loss of his brother and what it has caused to the family in general. As a result, he and my mother would check on us (my siblings and I) every 30 minutes for a year. One would sleep the whole night while the other one would keep an eye. And my grand-parents would call everyday to know how we slept. That's perhaps miscarriage as well which would explain why there are so many dolls. I wish this family the best and hope that they will find peace someday. The girls can grow and become great people. My father is the best man of my life after my son.

[@shygirlflygirl]

I wonder if they would get up every two hours for feeding when they first got the reborns?

[@Mrsh3n1]

Bahahahah

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

LOL yeah I am wondering if she really remembers what caring for a newborn is like. My son is 4 months old now and I can already tell I have forgotten some of that insanity that those first few weeks are like.

[@tacosonatuesday]

@@Wakeupgrandowl new born phase is the easiest, in my opinion, as they get older it’s harder

[@Angela-ny7hj]

I am so sorry for any loss you have had through miscarriage. But you definitely need counseling. Your real children are watching and learning from you. This kind of thing is damaging them in knowing the difference between reality and play. I see you have a lot of pain in your heart. Please get professional counseling to get beyond the pain, heal and face reality. This is abnormal for adults. Someday your daughters will look at the situation as young adults and will realize this is not healthy normal life! Please get help for you and your future! Your family and friends love you and are concerned and rightly so! ❤️🙏

[@nachosliving7616]

Definitely weird but that guy really loves his wife , him supporting his wife says it all

[@naiameyers4725]

I’m just extremely worried for everyone involved. The fact that those babies as if they are real makes me fear about the two daughters’ relationships with them and their parents.

[@MothersLovingArmsNursery]

if you don't know the facts then stifle yourself. The media always twists the truth, they want spectacles because they can't sell normal or endearing, so just remember that you will be judged just AS you judge others.

[@minhchaupho8955]

This makes me feel sad actually. The more she is in her denial and uses this as a coping mechanism, the worse things will go crashing down after a few years in the future. It will come, sooner or later. It will eventually hurt her financially (Idk what she or her husband do for a living, or if they get paid from KZbin or something, but she already spent fortune on these.... dolls. It seems like there will be more to come) Her real daughters might be well taken care of, in terms of feeding, buying them clothes, sending them to school, etc, but they will grow up seeing that their mom has a psychological problem that needs to be treated, then probably will resent her for her actions. It looks like, from her Instagram or social media, those dolls are more of her kids than her actual kids. That's just my opinion, but I'm sorry, this does not and will never sit right for me. This is like watching some disturbing horror movies, to be honest. P/S: I just checked out her KZbin channel, and she actually carried these dolls out in public like real babies. If someone showed me that, I would feel creeped out.

[@merfaewit]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who fell this was a little disturbing poor kids

[@minhchaupho8955]

@@merfaewit Ikr? I'm fine with people and parents being weird, as everyone is different, but when they add their kids in stuff like these... I dont like it at all.

[@babybeauti96]

This saddens me so deeply. 😔 She really needs specialized counseling, in order to heal. Trauma can make people feel, or do, all sorts of thing's. I just hope one day, she will get the counseling she needs, in order to try an move on. Her real daughters need her, now, and in the future. I worry about the 2 girls, how they will feel when they are older. As well as them receiving the attention and love they need. The reborn babies will always stay as babies, but as the 2 girls age, the mother may only focus on the reborn babies. I honestly wish the whole family the best. No one will know, not even them, where a life with trauma, will take them. ♡

[@Jesavae]

Looks like her and her family love each other and the dolls. Her husband is really supportive. May God bless her family.

[@MNDrummer]

These people have psychological issues and their real children will be affected by this disturbing behavior. This is not normal nor is it healthy.

[@glossysky.e]

There’s a line between coping mechanisms and hobbies imo. I feel like as long as ppl can understand why they behave in certain ways and how it affects others, then it shouldn’t be an issue for anyone.

[@yourmomishot7547]

atleast you will never need to pay for college for some of the kids....

[@lisahall2577]

Too funny ! You are bang on !

[@hannahhentai]

i feel like her real kids will either grow to hate the fakes or be just as creepy as mom and dad..

[@adarshseemasingh6603]

Dad:-What's your favourite thing about noah? Me:- I like that he never breaths .

[@beckybear5]

I just recently got a reborn doll. My therapist told me that women who have had miscarriages or can’t have kids benefit from the dolls. My therapist said that it can become a problem and not be healthy when someone thinks that the reborn doll is a real baby.

[@tbellz6074]

As long as they are putting their two girls first before any of the other dolls I don't see too much harm. This just seems like a way of coping.

[@Smulenify]

They treat them as real 24/7, even in public, that's too much. And she needs actual professional help to cope, not escaping mentally like this. Coping mechanisms like this often spiral out of control, she already has 4 dolls.

[@Abcdefghijajajaja]

Mental illness is not ok

[@jamangel]

Right

[@sylvani1]

@@Smulenify and how do you know, with certainty, that she has not yet undergone therapy? many therapists even recommend reborn dolls as a form of therapy

[@sylvani1]

@Sky Mile you judged them on the basis of videos that last a few minutes . how do you know what they're doing the rest of the day?

[@jtrost87]

$10K for a doll!!! I'm in the wrong line of work. As a 35 year old single male, I had a friend who was kind enough to let me hold her daughter and rock her to sleep. I can't explain it but the joy of holding a baby and getting her to fall asleep was awesome! It was a calming presence and at the same time like I conquered the world. I don't want kids. I never have. I never will. l can see how this hobby is strange but I also see the potential for it being therapeutic. In my humble opinion as long as the person can still distinguish between fantasy and reality and it's not harmful then let them enjoy their hobby. I would rather live in a world where people had newborn dolls than kept having kids and contributing to the overpopulation crisis. Granted if I had $10K to spend I would hope that I went on a vacation or purchased an ATV or something. Babies are cute. But my philosophy is be a cool aunt or uncle and help raise the kids but leave the responsibility for serious support to Mom and Dad. I wish this family the best of luck.

[@lex-tf2qn]

They only buy the cheap ones. They never spend $10,000 on a doll😅 trust me i know

[@juliberk]

You’re a wise man.

[@JessicaNiles]

Wow. That was something else! The dad really glossed over his journey from "this is weird" to "I like this". What sane person thinks feeding four dolls a morning bottle is a good use of time?! (And the diapers? Are they reusing them or actually disposing of them? For the love of landfills, please switch to cloth, lady!) I would say as long as you're not harming anyone then you do you but there's no way this is not psychologically messing with those little girls' brains. And yeah- of COURSE they think it's great- they're 2 and 4! I promise you that won't last. And what on earth was that c-section all about?! Embarrassingly cringey. 😳 I really hope this is just a KZbin ploy. 😣

[@itsmezoezee2062]

we do not play with our dolls every day i haven't touched mine in weeks not even holding them she may do that but not everyone does

[@ghoul1713]

Your use of emojis make me wanna unalive myself

[@madelon7849]

Beautiful how open and honest she shares her story. She is in contact with family and friend why she needs and wants this now. It seems she has much love to give so who am I to judge? I wish this family the best 💖

[@juliehandley8963]

It's sad that your 2 real children aren't enough I hope they grow up finding the love and respect they deserve.

[@queenroyalty7550]

Right

[@lex-tf2qn]

as a collector and artist i would really appreciate if the "wrong" types of people didnt represent our community. it makes us all look crazy and unstable. i dont blame the commenters that think this is weird because it really is. its not a real representation of how reborn collectors really are...

[@PrettiPurpleRaiYn_19.99]

Your comment seemed insensitive and judgmental in itself. Yet you speak of being judged. Reborn dolls are apart of an artistic (doll) collectors community. However, reborn dolls, also have many other purposes then just for collecting. It is a coping, therapeutic, an a healing mechanism for some. This lady lost her mom and lost another chance at mothering her own newborn. Unless you suffered a loss as such, you can’t label or judge her. Her daughters appear to be happy and healthy they included in this process. For her to be a better wife and mother, this is how she’s choosing to heal and function verses depressed or isolated. Ppl will think you’re “unstable and crazy” as you put it, simply for collecting lifelike dolls that are very costly. No matter what you do it’s opinionated ppl that will take issue with your choices in life. If this woman is deemed “crazy an unstable” that isn’t something to frown or make her seem like a “wrong or bad” person. In the end you’re all in company of the reborn dolls, what you do with them is your choice but you’re still one in the same just different purposes. The creators im sure appreciate their dolls helping many in multiple ways. Don’t speak for a community in such a harsh divisive way. I just don’t think the creators nor the whole “reborn community” has your same view point! That’s what’s “wrong” about the community when there’s labels. Do you and let others do them….

[@thehappylife4471]

I know what you mean. I completely agree.

[@PrettiPurpleRaiYn_19.99]

@Mom Mom I like your comment, well said. Yes, I agree the comment was very rude an insensitive not to mention, a lot of nerve.

[@PrettiPurpleRaiYn_19.99]

@Mj’s Toyland well said..

[@jamangel]

@@PrettiPurpleRaiYn_19.99 !!!

[@TrueCrimeTalkWithTaves]

That’s scary how real they look . Had i seen her walking by in the store or on the streets I wouldn’t think they were fake. New born stage is the easiest stage lol….then they grow and learn to talk

[@levieenrose7646]

I don't see the problem with this. They seem like a lovely family and there's nothing wrong with role playing. Alot of collectors do it. They aren't harming anyone and it's a way of healing the their grief. Some people collect trains as a hobby and will play with them. What's different about the reborn hobby. Lifes to short to judge others. Live and let live.

[@nicolefisher4779]

It’s harmful to those around her. Trust.

[@brendareebanks3788]

It’s sad how this lady spends more time on the fake babies more than your real children, THE ONES THAT BREATHE? YEA.

[@bacaworld7095]

This is very sick and dysfunctional. Please stop giving people like this a platform they need help

[@ghost.8032]

Aside from everything let’s realize these dolls are ART pieces, they are hand painted and entirely hand made. They should not be insulted, yes they are scary realistic but that’s the whole point. they’ve been shown to help people with dementia and a coping mechanism with anxiety. unfortunately they can be used as a crutch but let’s not blame the entire reborn community for that. Nor the person struggling with the mental health problems. I’m glad this women found these dolls but I hope she seeks further professional help with her grief ♥️

[@welshlady212000]

Maybe I’m screwed up, but is this a way for a narcissistic parent to show their kids they are not important, the dolls are more important?

[@abbiegreene2602]

How is this Narcissistic?

[@tacosonatuesday]

Wouldn’t say narcissistic but it’s weird forsure

[@welshlady212000]

@@abbiegreene2602 isn’t my question quite specific already?

[@achlysmiller8287]

I would not call this narcissistic I think she's using it to help her cope with the miscarriage and the loss of her mother.

[@tmm6884]

Why not foster children or kittens?! They actually need someone to care for them.

[@elizaortiz3474]

Nahhh what's wrong with newborn baby dolls huh?!!!

[@nataliemcgriff2969]

Happy wife - happy life 😂😂😂. This guy is like - whatever makes you happy, honey. I better play with dolls than hear you screaming or being depressed.

[@biancamckenzie4139]

I don’t care what nobody says there really is a person for everyone out there to have two people to be on board for such an idea as this proves to me that true love really does exist!!!

[@mswinner2473]

Lol Don't be so gullible! They have a KZbin channel....which brings in you revenue.... so who wouldn't be on board?

[@biancamckenzie4139]

@@mswinner2473 I wouldn’t lol

[@tylernewton7453]

That's exactly what I was thinking!

[@user-mw5yp2fv8s]

This isn’t rare at all. Have you ever heard of the reborn community?

[@khonkhosilelihle7414]

OMG I can't believe what I'm seeing 😳

[@hallyfaybryce-henry7087]

After this video I can clearly say I have seen everything!!

[@kimmyfriedman7469]

I have 3 reborns and another one on the way. I also have 600+ other dolls of various types. I love them all. I have severe C-PTSD and my dolls are a great comfort to me.

[@marthacrust334]

I do the same thing. My therapist and psychiatrist feel it is good for me to calm myself. It isn't easy with borderline personality disorder and cptsd. Now I don't do the 24/7 role play thing but I do cuddle with it at home when I'm severely stressed. I could be doing worse things to cope like drugs and alcohol but this is much better for me.

[@llexcusesll7933]

Send me one

[@kimmyfriedman7469]

@@llexcusesll7933 they aren't for sale!

[@Kc-dq7zj]

I thought this was super bizarre at first, but it's helping her cope. They're not hurting anyone and it brings them joy, so whatever. I hope they're all happy.

[@crystalrusmisel1832]

As long as they know the difference between real and fake and those little girls are happy and taken care of let this family have what makes them happy!

[@alchemyofcolorandstyle]

This is insanity, period.

[@fluffy5302]

She says "it gets her more mentally in a state as to where they are her real babies". That line alone would have pushed me to adopt. It must be so sad to have to replace real human love with dolls. Since ppl cant read i clearly said ME. My own personal opinion for myself. Ik what it's like to replace love with inanimate object and ik i would want to adopt to actually have a child in my life. So what does them and their ability to adopt or not have to do with what i said when i clearly wrote ME?

[@velfcookie4734]

You should really rethink what you just typed. Adoption isn't for everyone.

[@fluffy5302]

@@velfcookie4734 Thats why i said me

[@champagnesupernova4081]

These people clearly love babies and not kids. What a dumb comment. You really want them to adopt and love them while they're still babies just to feel indifferent towards them once they grow up?

[@fluffy5302]

@@champagnesupernova4081 Lol no i said that would make ME. I went thru this and ik how sad it made me. I just wasn't old enough to adopt.

[@susangroom3413]

Some people collect Teddy bears because they are cuddly. And I like dolls. I don't see the harm in collecting reborn. It's comforting for her.

[@hatharre6305]

I said the veryyy same lol....some people on here just plain stupid and judgemental

[@25atomika]

I also lost two pregnancies in week 10, I know how difficult it is and how long it takes to recover. I wonder why they do not adopt live babies, because there is a lot of unwanted and abandoned children. they would be great parents. I am not surprised by the reaction of people - it is strange and requires psychological help to recover from the trauma.

[@unicornmadness6286]

I thought something was wrong with me when I bought reborn babies of my own, but after watching this I know now that I'm normal. I lost my twins back in 2003 and then found out I can no longer have kid's. So I bought myself some reborn twins. I named them Emily and Levi and yes, I care for them like they were real babies. I can definitely relate to this for sure.

[@mpdoriscar]

Hello Emily. Thank you for sharing. I apologize for your loss. In spite of your sentence with doctors and specialist you may transcend this by exercising faith. Just be reminded that those dolls cannot replace the ultimate void. It may work now but, will fail miserably @ some point. Turn to the Person who can, you'll be amazed @ the full peace and contentment you will experience. You're blessed. 🙂

[@analigiabatres9114]

You both had/have an unhealthy coping mechanism. I hope you sought therapy.

[@isitoveryet9525]

What is this family isn’t considered “normal” though?

[@unicornmadness6286]

@@isitoveryet9525 STOP, TROLL AND MOVE ON

[@marilynwillett804]

@@isitoveryet9525 speak english.

[@amie2732]

We live in strange times.

[@cheetahtfk7274]

I'm so glad that she's found comfort in this. However, the amount of resources that these dolls are taking away from 2 living children is just absurd. The amount of money, time, effort, emotion, attention that's going into the moms toys instead of their daughters is sad.

[@itsmezoezee2062]

i say i will agree with half of this but time and attention is not she went weeks without touching her dolls same with me no ones plays with dolls every day it will become emotionally physically and mentally draining it will start to feel less fun that way

[@cheetahtfk7274]

@@itsmezoezee2062 time and attention are still being taken away from their daughters regardless of going weeks without indulging in this hobby. During the times they are active in this roll playing/ hobby, time and attention are being taken away from their daughters. I fully recognize that everyone has hobbies that they need and deserve and so not every second will go into their kids, I'm absolutely not saying they should stop this. But they need to regulate it and put their daughters first ALWAYS which they aren't exactly doing when they are starting everyone's day in a hectic and exhausting mess and then playing with these dolls instead of focusing on their daughters at the park.

[@queenroyalty7550]

@@itsmezoezee2062 She literally has a routine with dolls

[@helpyourselfimbusy5747]

I knew miscarriage as soon as I saw these plus her mom? It is a strange coping mechanism, but I feel that “I wish I could hold my baby “.

[@chantallamb8652]

I had 1 stillborn baby girl at birth & 2 miscarriages...its brutal and screws with you mentally and physically. Whatever helps her cope and deal with the loss is fine in my opinion, she knows and understands the fact that they are not real and are dolls,she isnt broken to the point where she can no longer or want to care for her own 2 children, her kids seem fine and well cared for and clean. Shes not broken/shes hurting and trying to fill in the loss ... I started bying horse's to fill in my empty hole. Nothing wrong with her or with what shes doing ,everyone cope different and goes through different levels of mourning . Strength & courage honey 💖

[@liliannarich4086]

If she can admit that they’re not real then it’s ok she’s doing fine.

[@tangocashjohnson4336]

Thank you

[@f0nd004u]

i love this. Absolutely yes.

[@Luckyou1]

Well yeah, everyone grieves differently, but I do hope that she can get help cause she calls them their children and her actual children could feel bad when they grow up

[@mikeandreas4030]

@@Luckyou1 hi it's NO different then people saying there animal's as there children so if this is seen as wrong then so is everyone who has an animal is wrong too.