Barbara Hershey’s Birthday

This has become an annual tradition that always makes me happy to post. For the past four years I have created a blogpost for Barbara Hershey on her birthday each year. This year I will dedicate it once again to Barbara, but this year I will focus on what she means to me.

I’ve met Barbara at conventions about three times and each time is truly special. Any money I get for Christmas or for my birthday I always set it aside to go see Barbara at a con. Now normally my mom would say why are you going to this con again? But after the first time I met Barbara my mom said I don’t mind if you go meet Barbara again , I will gladly take you back.

I remember the first time I met Barbara . I was so nervous waiting in line. Every time I meet Lana Parrilla I get so anxious I become physically ill, but not with Barbara. I am nervous talking to Barbara , it’s kind of like friends talking you just feel comfortable plus it also helps that she’s so patient and understanding.

While I won’t go into every detail when I have met Barbara because those are special moments that I treasure I will however talk about one moment that was powerful and I will never forget .


It happened the second time I met Barbara . I was in a very bad place . I was bullied , belittled and disrespected by people I thought I could trust and I thought were my friends. I became so depressed that I questioned should I just end my life? When I met Barbara the first time she was so nice and ever so kind I was completely taken back. She was the first person to like me for who I am and made me feel like I belong and have a purpose. I started watching Barbara’s work and I started to appreciate her talent.

Those that know me know Once Upon a Time is my life. What many don’t know is I was a fan of Barbara before she became part of the show. I was a fan of her movie Beaches before I was a fan of Cora. For years I was told I had to fit in and if I didn’t have a big group of friends I would be a loser. I learned from Beaches it’s better to have one loyal friend that will last a lifetime , than a whole group of fake friends who stab you behind in the back.

I rambled on I know now to get to that moment. So the second time I met Barbara like I mentioned I was in a really bad place. I had a lot of emotions going on all at once and I wanted to thank Barbara for being so good to me. All of the sudden my hands start shaking and flapping . I become so nervous  I start to studder my words and then it happened I started crying and I finally was able to get out you saved my life . She took my flapping hands and gave me a hug and it was a moment I would never forget. It’s a perfect example of a Barbara’s kindness. It was a big deal because I never ever let anyone hug me but Barbara is the only person I let hug me.

Barbara is always a conversation starter. Every time I tell anyone about meeting Barbara they are so blown away by her kindness and say how amazing she is . Once I get started talking about Barbara it’s hard to stop , but can you blame me?



Barbara I hope you read this and just know I think the world of you. You always hold a special place in my heart. I admire you for your amazing talent of course but most of all your wonderful spirit . You truly are a  treasure . I would say I wish people were more like you , but that’s what makes you so special is that your one in a million . Never change Barbara because you are perfect the way you are . Barbara you deserve this day and so much more . I hope you have a wonderful Birthday!!!!