(((Jane))),

I am so sorry that your boss was being so demanding and mean to you. It is no wonder that triggered you, "kind of how you describe your mother".

Yes, I have experienced just what you are describing myself, needing a hug badly too.
But it's a hug that is coming from a person who actually "understands", otherwise it just doesn't feel right.

Jane, when you get that way what is "calming" is actually crossing your arms and hugging yourself, it will release the same "needed" chemicals that bring on a sense of calm.

Here is a helpful link, try to copy it and keep it with you.

http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-livin...47.html#!scK98

(((((((((((((((((((Hugs for Jane)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

OE