I guess five me it us hard because it just reinforces my frustration in not meeting in person. I have said thank you but it seems weird. The hugs have actually had a theraputic effect for me. I never asked for them in the beginning she asked if she could. I would never ask for physical contact for fear of them hating being close to me. When discussing my childhood that is evm more prominent. So for her to offer me a hug shows me she does not feel that way. Her saying she wishes she could doesn't have the same effect.