PERSPECTIVE: Doesn’t like dolls?

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Perspective

What comes to your mind when you find out that someone, especially a woman, doesn’t like dolls?

Do you think it’s strange? Or maybe you get curious and want to understand why? If you had a girlfriend and discovered that she didn’t have any dolls in her room, would you be surprised? I think many people would. That’s because dolls are often seen as something naturally connected to women. A lot of women love having dolls, whether as childhood companions or even as part of a cute collection.

But from my perspective, I believe everyone has the right to like or not like something, including dolls. Yes, I agree that dolls can be adorable and comforting. They’re soft, easy to hug, and often hold sentimental value. But in my case, I’m someone who doesn’t like dolls at all. When I was around five years old, I actually did enjoy playing with dolls. I had a few, and I considered them my little friends. It was a sweet time in my life, until something changed.

One day, I suddenly became really scared of them. I remember playing with my dolls and starting to feel like they were watching me. Their eyes seemed to follow me around the room, and it gave me chills, just like something out of a horror movie. I know it might sound strange, but that experience really stuck with me. Since then, I haven’t felt comfortable having dolls anywhere near me.

That moment marked the beginning of my fear. I later learned that this fear has a name: pediophobia, the fear of dolls. According to a source I read, pediophobia can be triggered by scary movies, cultural stories, or even a traumatic event involving dolls. It’s considered a type of specific phobia, which means it’s an intense, irrational fear of something that isn’t actually dangerous.

Most of my friends have never noticed this about me, and it doesn’t usually come up. But once, someone close to me asked, “Why don’t you have any dolls?” I remember feeling awkward trying to explain. It’s not something people expect to hear, and it’s not easy to put into words. But that’s just who I am. In fact, when I see someone holding or playing with a doll, it can make me feel anxious or even distract me from what I’m doing.

I’ve already gotten rid of all the dolls I had as a child. And honestly, I still don’t know what I’ll do if I have a daughter one day who loves dolls. I wonder how I’ll handle that situation. Will I be able to face my fear of her? It’s something I think about from time to time, but I haven’t figured it out yet.

So, that’s my perspective. We all have our own unique experiences and fears, even about things that seem completely harmless to others. And that’s okay.

Warm regards :b