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15 Apr 2025 08:49 PM
15 Apr 2025 08:49 PM
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Allll the hugs!!
And like... you're so right!! I understand entirely why there's such strong ethical guidelines around physical contact in the MH world but like... it's a human need too!! And just as much a part of healing as the spoken bits.
One day, if I achieve what I want to in starting a community centre, I think like 'mum hugs' and 'dad hugs' and even 'friendly older brother hugs' would be something to offer!! Cos there's some people who I swear doesn't matter if they're a stranger, they just seem like safe people to hug 😋
15 Apr 2025 09:09 PM
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15 Apr 2025 09:29 PM
15 Apr 2025 09:29 PM
Aye for sure @creative_writer in my experience it's all about energy... like I will know pretty quickly if someone has 'huggin' vibes' or not, lol. But I do always ask for consent, too!!
Each to their own though indeed.
Would you ever hug one of those folks wearing a 'Free hugs' sign? I so would lol
15 Apr 2025 09:36 PM
15 Apr 2025 09:36 PM
15 Apr 2025 09:54 PM
15 Apr 2025 09:54 PM
@creative_writer super legit!!
And honestly, I think it's something folks don't have enough respect for - the fact that it can be super vulnerable!!
I'm off for tonight, thanks for the chats as always hun. Hope that you're feeling a bit more settled!!! Have a chill night 💜
15 Apr 2025 10:07 PM
15 Apr 2025 10:07 PM
@creative_writer well here's some wee virtual hugs for the road hehe!!
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Thanks for chats tonight hun! Catch you next time 💜
16 Apr 2025 03:21 PM
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16 Apr 2025 05:18 PM
16 Apr 2025 05:18 PM
Oh nooo @creative_writer that sucks!! Did they give you feedback about why? You can always ask for some!!
Yeah networking is so difficult hey! Ugh.
How are you going tonight?
16 Apr 2025 06:14 PM
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16 Apr 2025 06:26 PM
16 Apr 2025 06:26 PM
@creative_writer yesssss bother EVERYONE hehehe
Oh that sounds amazing!! Look at you go, giving back to your community, love it!!
I adore henna!! I can't wait!!
How's your energy levels lol bit of overstim today?
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