[Rylee45]

I've been thinking about something for awhile now to get some "release" of emotion and maybe therapy kind of thing. I think I've mentioned this before but I don't know.

I was thinking about making some dolls with sculpy clay or some other kind of thing like that OR even felt that represented the baby I lost and the girl I was but the person I've become. I don't know how to explain it exactly but it's been on my mind.

I've got a lot of doll making stuff and arts and crafts stuff (it fills my bedroom with boxes and boxes around the room of stuff I haven't used in a long time) and I've thought maybe when I haven't got anything else to do (I don't get a lot of THOSE times but I do get them) I could make something and let out some of my frustrations and feelings into artwork or craftwork or something.

Has anyone else here done anything like that? If so, did it work for you? I'm just wondering if it's worth the trouble to try that. I've thought about it for a long time. Just never got around to trying.

What do you guys think of the idea?

Rylee

[quantum]

I think it's an excellent idea Rylee! It can only help in your personal healing process

I've been wanting to do a quilt about the pain of being in a closed adoption for a long time, but it just wasn't coming to me. Finally, in the past couple of weeks, I'm finding myself ready to start that quilt. I'm hoping it's not too hard to make! But even if it's a struggle, I think I NEED to do it.

GO FOR IT!

[kakuehl]

I'm with Quantum... try it. Some people find relief/release in journaling or in writing a letter that never gets sent. (writing one to your mother about your resentment and anger may help you to deal with the the pain you endure.)

[Tigger27]

Definitely go for it...I've done it - it helped me a lot.

[annierose]

Great idea! I'm inspired now to do something like that too! I also write letters I'll never send, but now I am thinking of doing a project. Thanks for the idea, it's a good one.

[julie23]

rylee ... i think it's a great idea.... maybe you could turn this thread into a "healing project" thread..... and those of us who decide to tackle those "healing projects" could share about them here... and post pics of the progress... as well as journal our thoughts during the process... i have found that writing about the process helps with the vision... with gaining clarity.... and can move us to the next level....

i have been working on learning to paint.... and can see a healing project in my painting.....

[JustPeachy]

I think it's a great idea. I have not done an art or crafting project to specifically deal with adoption issues, but have journaled a lot and that has helped, and also any kind of arts/crafts just help me in general. I say, go for it! It is very therapeutic to express feelings through the creative process, whatever that may be. I like your idea of the dolls representing your daughter and you. You could make many of them in various stages of life/growth or expressing different emotions. I think it's a cool idea.

[LasVegasMom]

GO FOR IT. I would love to see your progress. I have been thinking about doing something as well, since I'm unemployed and have so much time on my hands that I'm going crazy. Thinking too much about my life, not liking where my mind is going. I think any creative outlet is therapeutic, just like therapists have kids use art, I think adults can benefit just as much. Update us.

[AlongTimeAgo]

I think its a great idea Rylee, anything to release those pent-up emotions is good. We can't hang on to them forever. What a great release!

ALTA

[Rylee45]

I have a really cool idea of what I'm going to do. I just have to make the time to do it. I have been so sick the past several days with the creepin cruds and down in bed that I haven't had the ability to even start on the project. But I will take pictures when I'm done and post them.

I just know I need to do something before I go completely bonkers. Of course I might already be there and don't know it. lol

I might draw something as well as make something out of clay AND make a doll out of felt. I just don't know which one I'll do first.

Rylee

[quantum]

Start with whatever you have the materials at hand for first! Or however your muse strikes you!
I'm really excited for you Rylee, I think this is going to help you a lot.