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There is nothing stopping people from posting ASKING for hugs in that area.

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Oh, but there is lots that stops me asking for hugs.
It feels demeaning.
It feels like I am advertising my neediness.
There's a huge huge fear in just asking because of past expereiences and sometimes asking is far too much for me to do.
It doesn't solve the deep down hurt that no-one is prepared to reach out to me.
My inner thoughts go along the lines of, "If they really wanted to show me they cared, they would offer me a hug without my asking. If I ask for a hug I am putting pressure on them."

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It's called "Kudos and Affirmations" so its also for people to write Affirmations - quotes that help them get through the rough days or times. Getting rid of that board would mean getting rid of the affirmations too.

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I haven't seen any affirmations there. Have I missed something? I would have no objection at all to an affirmations board.

Just my confused thoughts - or some of them.

Caroline