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Before Little Sunshine
Madison has always had a huge love for dolls from very little on up. When Madison was as little as 5 years old, somebody now very special to her, gave her one of her very first dolls (and she still has him!). She named him Marley. Not only was this her first doll, but the very beginning to an amazing adventure!
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Growing up, she received more dolls from the same person that gave her Marley (and she still has all of them, too!) and as she got older, she had a deeper and deeper interest in dolls. She loved how real it felt taking care of them and how detailed they were. They all had (and still have) a special place in her heart.
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Then, later at age 13, Madison wanted to learn how to reborn dolls, which means re-crafting regular, store bought dolls to look real. After practicing with a doll she purchased, she at that moment realized this was what she wanted to do. After awhile of learning, she then decided she wanted to launch Little Sunshine Doll Hospital, a place that looked very similar to a baby nursery where people of all ages could come in either to have their doll repaired or to simply look around. Although the building isn't completed yet, Madison has pursued her dream of opening Little Sunshine Doll Spa & Adoption Center and has inspired a lot of people to just be themselves and not be ashamed of "playing" with dolls.
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No matter how old you are, always remember that dolls are not just for "little kids". When you have a life of your own to live, why be bothered and embarrassed because you are worried about what others think?