One of the biggest challenges faced by doll owners is navigating the social stigma associated with their choice.
Strategies for coping with stigma include:
- Finding a supportive community: Connecting with other doll owners online and offline.
- Being selective about who you share your secret with: Choosing to confide in trusted friends and family members.
- Educating others: Sharing information about doll ownership and dispelling common myths.
- Focusing on the positive aspects of doll ownership: Emphasizing the companionship, comfort, and creative fulfillment it provides.
- Developing a strong sense of self-acceptance: Recognizing that your choices are valid and that you have the right to live your life as you choose.