Sometimes, there are things that we know, that are perfectly reasonable and logical, but they don't resonate in our lives until we hear someone else say them. Then comes the realization that you are truly not in all of this alone and that there are so many other people feeling the same things. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us, including all of the laughter and tears, successes, and waiting for success. You make a huge difference for so many of us. even those of us who never have the courage to speak up and tell you so.

Dear Rachel , today I was listening to you as I was driving, running errands and getting organized . I recently had Covid symptoms and have been anxious ( like anyone would be ) to get the results . The medical center called , stating I had to call my PCP, I called them and got an answering machine repeatedly. I felt myself unraveling. I was worried about taking so much time off work , I was worried for my family because I have quarantined in another wing of our house. I didn’t want them to worry about me . I was worried that the world was imploding and there was no light at the end of the tunnel . I need to stop . I pulled over the car and looked at my self in the mirror and said “ you can do this , you made it this far “ mean while had your video playing in the car - and what you were saying just hit me at the speed of light and it took my thoughts a better place . I turned out to be negative thank god . It was a journey this week . I am thankful you are being your authentic self . It’s important for us to try to be as authentic as possible - that way people won’t think you have an identity crisis when you are being “ real “ with people . I cherish all your content . The laughter , the tears , the struggle , the wins . We are in this together . I know once you told your viewers “ I got you “ . I am here to tell you Rachel - I got you too . All the love , Stan

Hello Rachel, I’m James ,i’m from West Virginia. I love to listen to you . I think you are so real and a good person and I love that. 😊

I just love your videos. Listening to you talk of your mom gives me the space to think of mine too. Unlike you my relationship to my mom had broken down because of a long-term narcissistic abusive relationship/marriage... Once I left that it took sometime before I could try to patch somethings up but across an ocean it was hard. I learned not to regret my actions of the past as I did the best I could with the information and surroundings I had. And I am learning to accept those minimum days instead of fighting them, as another disabled friend said giving yourself a look and telling yourself you are beautiful because you are you including your limiting disabilities, is sometimes hard. The biggest blessing I have learned was figuring out my basic needs to feel ok, food, vitamins, being an artist, sewing clothing and dolls. I needed this today so thank you...

God bless you Rachael. You are sensible and kind. Your personality is like a refreshing breeze. It's so important to take care of ourselves so that we can remain healthy. I will be thinking of you while you are on your trip and so looking forward to the convention!

You are such a lovely person. I find it inspiring the way you share your feelings about your Mom and how you cope.

I’m so sorry for what you are going through. We all appreciate you sharing your pain and being so vulnerable with us. It’s truly amazing that you have been able to somehow take your challenges right now and turn them into a way to help others through your uplifting words in this video. You’re an angel and thank you for all the joy you have brought to all of us. ❤️

@RachelHoffmanDolls

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching XO

Thank you for sharing your grief. I have the same grief for my dead dad but for different reasons. I cant talk about him without crying, but for different reasons. I cry just thinking of all of the abuse. I started to cry when you shared. Its a relief to know I can own that. This is your best video. Thanks.

@RachelHoffmanDolls

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for sharing. My heart is with you.

Thank you for taking us along, There are mountains to climb some good some bad...we all feel at ..times like we are at the end of the rope.... often times your words are the knot at the end of that rope that we hold onto.

Hi Rachel, I hope you all are having a beautiful and wonderful day at the doll shop!! I just wanted to let you know that I love watching all of your videos, because the advice you give to us is so wonderful, whether it's about how to clean your dolls, fixing their hair or just good advice on how to handle things, I listen to everything you say, because it's all great advice. I'm like you, some days I'm hung honand ready to get things done, when I'm in that zone, I think that everything can get done in one day!! There's just not enough hours in the day to get it all done, so I tell myself, you can finish it tomorrow. About three months ago, after my Aunt, Uncle and I moved to our new place here on the marsh, I started keeping a journal. I'm so glad I did, it shows me how many days I was active and how many days I needed to rest. I write everything down in that journal. For the most part, I have more active days than I do the taking it easy days. I think it's because we have a view and it's very energizing!! This morning when I got up and got dressed, I went outside and cut the grass and watered my flower garden. It got too hot, so I'll wait and finish the trimming when it cools down later. I changed some of my doll babies outfits, cleaned up my closet and I'm watching KZread videos!!😁 I'm going to work on some of my needlepoint projects too and maybe read for a little bit too. Some days I just need to rest my weary bones, but I do get a walk in everyday, it's good to be outside. There are some awesome pathways just about all the way around the marsh, I've gotten some amazing pictures, it's so calming. I love to watch the birds and you can see the kayaks all over in the channels of the marsh, along with canoes and little boats with trolling motors. It's really pretty here in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. I just wanted to thank you again for being there with really wonderful and amazing advice my dear sweet friend. I'm sending hugs and love to you all at the doll shop from me.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💖💕💖💕💖💕💖🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹💖💕💖💕💖💕💖🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

I always love your updates, even though I never catch them live. Right now, I'm wefting some fiber for wigs, because it's time for new hairstyles for some of my dolls. I like to start my day by spending time learning languages, even if the rest of my day is unstructured. Languages open up new possibilities of friendships, and I love watching dramas and listening to musicians I never would have been able to appreciate without the language I have chronic illness that means some days I just have to rest in bed and I've had to learn that resisting that, or feeling guilty about it doesn't make it not happen, so I might as well do my best to enjoy the rest that my body demands, and listen very carefully to the signals my body sends me, so I can make the most of the energy I have to do the things that are important to me

Hello dear Rachel. You look stunning, but most of all, you are strong woman, very kind and knowledgable and we love you. Greetings from Slovakia 🥰 Marek ..and I'm about to enjoy little meditation, before I let my 3,5 months old poodle out. Its 10.55 PM here ☺️ and then bed time 😁

You are soooo pretty!!!...looking like a doll ya self!!!

HI Doing Good i live in Australia .Collect Dolls and Bears Antique vintage and Modern too. Love your video.

Rachel I am so sorry for your loss, I lost my father on April 17, 2020 and I still can't believe it or accept it, he was 65 years old. My condolences to you and yours on your loss. many prayers for you and us all.

@RachelHoffmanDolls

4 жыл бұрын

I am so so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for your comment here, and for sharing your heart with me. Hugs!

Rachel you are Such a Beautiful Person…With a Wonderful Soul ;] GOD BLESS YOU & Your Family ;] Your Humanity Shines Like a Beautiful Rainbow ;] Marvellous Advice for us FOLKS in The WORLD. People will Really Appreciate it. Remember that it is Very important to Grieve…Deep Grief Means that There was & is Deep LOVE. MOMS are Very Special ;] MOMS & DAUGHTERS are a Union That CAN NEVER BE BROKEN…LOVE BRIDGES US ETERNALLY IN GODS GRACE ;]

@RachelHoffmanDolls

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!!

Ill make some schedule and get rid of things that dont matter and sjin care yes !!!

That reminds me of the Jungle Book: Look for the bare necessities ...

U deserve alot of views for this kind of videos really

COOL😁😃😁😃👍👍👍👍👍🙏❤

@RachelHoffmanDolls

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I watch this till the end lol

From phillipines so hot here and great ur always talking to the audience i love u rachel an inspiration

U look stunning. . I'm from Portland Oregon but I live in Washington State, Spokane. It's been around the 90s degrees here . I enjoy Ur Videos and energy 👌🏽 I misss my mommy 2.💙

@RachelHoffmanDolls

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing and for watching. It is appreciated!

I have sleepless night i dont pretend tho im unstable but u know for years and months im so tired too i got bruises and mentally but im thinking what to do to make me feel better im trying tho thank u ill put my energy to it

Hello, tuning from Portugal 😊, also very hot here. Love your channel 👍

@RachelHoffmanDolls

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate it!

Ur the older i idolize tho i love ur neclace i dont have sleeps ye me too

Hope u check our comments 😊

How can I research your posts? I want to see your Poly Mann story.

@RachelHoffmanDolls

2 жыл бұрын

Here’s a link for ya to that blog: www.rare-dolls.com/blog/pollymanndolls

Ur pretty when u cry lol

Ur face is really poise u know and i need a skin care !