I need hugs

I've never done this but I need hugs. I hate feeling like this but I'd love to just hear that there are others out there who care. So.. im not sure if this is a step forward by asking for help.. or a step backward by being needy.

DEFINITELY a step forward!!

(((((((ethersvirtue)))))))))



I care about you, EV.

Trust me when I assure you this is a step forward!!!!!

((((((esthersvirtue)))))))))

I do care. And I can understand feeling afraid to ask for support thinking it will be viewed as neediness instead.

The important part is that you receive hugs and support after asking. Even better if you can internalize them too!!

oh my gosh.. You made me realize something. I never ever feel hugs when ppl hug me. I never do. I just back away (on the inside). Ugh.. It makes me want to just go up to someone and hug them This week I feel like i have been going from break through to breakthrough but its all so much. I feel like just crying.

Thanks Zen & SweetCrusader!

so go ahead and have a good cry while Angela and I hold you gently in supportive safe hugs.

You are making huge connections! Be sure to get as much rest as you are able. Keep eating those yummy meals. And keep reaching out here.

See if you can't find someone you trust to get a big ol' hug from this week. You'd be amazed at what a safe healing hug can feel like. I'd love to harness that hug power into a safety shield to protect me when I feel so vulnerable (just about always)

If we can hug you across this cyber divide then I'm positive that someone wants to give you a hug irl.

I'm glad you had a breakthrough. Isn't that always interesting when that happens?

Get yourself some 3d hugs, ok? But please feel free to ask for all of the cyber hugs you'd like as well. There's no limit on them.

((((((EV))))))

Angela

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Congratulations on your steps forward!!!!
I too have just found out that good hugs from people who care can heal the soul. Keep moving forward!

Take Care,

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Asking for something and trusting that you will get what you need is a major step forward. Good for you!
(((((((esthervirtue)))))))
Any time you need them!

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Thanks guys!!!!!!

I care about you too Esther! We haven't talked a lot since our first couple of PMs but I look forward to getting to know you better and appreciate your presence in this forum. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{esther}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

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awww thanks, Malady.. You brought a real smile to my face. I came down with this flu like thing 2 days before my finals (Im in grad school). ICK. I was doing real well at trying to take care of myself though. So I'm not gunna stop, but boy.. I hate being sick hundreds of miles away from friends and family!

esthersvirtue

awww! make yourself some hot chicken broth and get a nice warming pad, get under a big soft comfy quilt or blanket, and curl up under it. sip the soup and watch a light-hearted DVD or something till you fall asleep. sorry you're feeling sick, hope you feel better soon.

Hugs are important - my best friends are also into big hugs. It reaffirms our friendship and our trust in each other. So here is a big one for you! ((((())))))

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