A doll for sale locally on Facebook here in the Hudson Valley has some people terrified. The reason behind this doll might just change you mind. It will certainly educate you.

You can find just about anything for sale on Facebook Marketplace. It's a good place to get collectibles, electronics, furniture and even dolls. A doll went up for sale on a Hudson Valley Facebook page and it has a lot of people scratching their heads and wondering who would want such a thing. There's actually a select group of people who buy these realistic looking dolls.

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I will admit that this doll freaked me out too when I first scrolled past it. It's realism is what make it so creepy. Why would anyone want a doll that looks so real?

It turns out that little kids aren't the only ones who have dolls. There's actually a specific purpose for these dolls.

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They're called reborn dolls. Reborn dolls are supposed to be realistic. Doll makers and enthusiasts take a lot of time to create these dolls. It started out as a process for makers to work hone in on their craft.

The realism of these dolls brought on a whole new meaning.

These dolls became popular among women who had miscarriages or stillbirth. According to research posted on BBC, the therapeutic reasons behind these dolls are extremely beneficial. Someone pointed this out in the comments of the Facebook listing. It's a great example of why you should never judge a book by its cover.

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