I imagine that being a somewhat sane doll collector is a bit like being a somewhat sane furry
I appreciate the thought, even though I'm not always certain where the line between sane and insane really is.

“Mommy thinks I’m gullible and I can't trust Mommy”
I agree it's a difficult lesson, and although I wish there was a better one to learn, frankly I don't think children should trust anyone ever, and their parents least of all, exceptions to that being what they are.