We never know what will affect others. Thanks for sharing your story and also for your kindness toward the little girl. After teaching for 31 years, I sometimes wondered why certain folks had child after child after...well, you get the idea. And then others who would be wonderful parents couldn't be.
My dolls were my friends when I was in elementary school. This little girl will remember you for a long time. How good that she can have some comfort from her dollie.