Teddy bear made with clothes of people killed by COVID-19, a therapy to get through grief

The arrival of COVID-19 in Mexico changed every social element that seemed ordinary, funerals were rituals where people had the opportunity to say goodbye and say goodbye to their loved one.

With the new security measures and the increase in deaths from the disease, the families of the victims could not say goodbye. With the weight of absence and social distancing, Jasmine Ruiz has found a way to help the bereaved, so he detailed it for Infobae Mexico.

Of Parral Chihuahua, with 30 years old, Jasmine began to design bears with clothes of the deceased, via your Facebook CreArt and by e-mail he started his project.

Between superhero pillows, fridge decorations and key rings, a coworker asked her to make a teddy bear out of the clothing of a deceased relative, it was the first order she had under this theme, she He shared an image of the finished product on social media and his followers began to consume his stuffed animals in memory of those who are no longer there.

In 2020, excess mortality was recorded in Mexico, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), between January and August, it recorded 683 thousand 823 deaths while in the same period but in 2019 there were 499 thousand 784.

The success of their bears has become popular on the Internet to the point of sending them to areas outside of Chihuahua, such as the states of Morelia, Mexico, Guadalajara and Monterrey. He also made shipments outside of the country such as the United States and Peru.

Jasmine Ruiz said that your bears are not intended exclusively for people who have died of SARS-COV2, designs them for anyone who has ceased to live regardless of the cause, she sees them as a way to “comfort” the loss.

According to INEGI, last year the five main causes of death were: heart disease, COVID-19, diabetes mellitus, malignancies, and pneumonia and influenza.

With a rigorous hygiene and safety protocol for the garment, Jasmine makes the bear confection within 20 days. People must wear the garment in a plastic bag with a label with the contact details and name of the person placing the order, make an appointment for the delivery of the garment as well as the delivery of the final product, all under the sanitation and hygiene measures.

Jasmine has prepared the living room of her house to have a shelf with her products and to keep the clothes she receives. He explained that she is very careful with the clothes because of him sentimental value of customers, this object can even be irreplaceable.

The young entrepreneur explained that each pillow or stuffed animal is unique designIt is not based on any mold since it is thought of that person who has ceased to exist and there will never be an equal. Each bear includes a heart-shaped keychain as a symbol of affection for those who are gone.

“These are stuffed animals that are not mass produced, something that will not be the same. All cushions have different measurements, there is no mold. I told the clients that it was especially for them, because there was no other like it ”.

She decided to read and research more about the duel, recognized that people “let off steam” with her and took on emotional responsibility and confidentiality with clients, a “plus” that sets her apart from other similar companies.

The entrepreneur said she intends to share more information about the loss and grief on her page. CreArt to provide a service beyond the delivery of the stuffed animal.

“I planned a video with a specialist to explain on my page what it’s like to have a teddy bear, it’s not just for fashion, it’s not just to have it, it is because a person is really suffering from something ”.

Jasmine Ruiz spoke about the approximate prices of her stuffed animals since they vary depending on the size and the fabric’s ability to stretch. The the most common is 250 Mexican pesos with a bear of about two feet.

Finally, he clarified that works with all kinds of commands, because the lack of social interaction and family coexistence has caused people to ask for bears so as not to miss the presence of those who cannot see frequently or who work in COVID hospitals. Even just for the sentimental value of a memory or experience with these clothes.

“I have always said that I wanted to bring something to this company, doing this type of work is something very pleasant because you have to have the touch of comfort to a person who is open to you ”.

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