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In reply to the discussion: This may sound really dumb but [View all]KitFox
(515 posts)52. I love that you posted this! Thank you for the hugs and sharing your feelings. Big bear hug
and lots of gentle hugs coming back to you. I find myself breaking down in tears when seeing the accounts of such extreme cruelty. You know the feeling you get when you go to a rally or protest and you are surrounded by so many people who feel as you do. The DU family gives us that any time of the day or night and how fortunate we are! When I was an elementary school teacher, my days were full of hugs. I appreciate you, MuseRider, for reminding us the importance of virtual hugs too. 😊🩷🩷🩷🩷
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The only way out now is through, and we'll just have to go through together.
Scrivener7
May 2025
#15
Well, thank you. And yes, it is so wearing. I am finding myself hibernating from
Scrivener7
May 2025
#21
If you're not feeling these feelings right now, you're not paying attention.
yellow dahlia
May 2025
#30
I love that you posted this! Thank you for the hugs and sharing your feelings. Big bear hug
KitFox
May 2025
#52
Even being tough, we'd better be open to the possibilities: hugs back atcha!
marble falls
May 2025
#63
I hear you. Great idea, MuseRider. I need some hugs, too. No place better than from our DU family.
wordstroken
May 2025
#66
These are stressful times and will probably get worse, but people will DO THE RIGHT THING when the time comes.
usonian
May 2025
#91
Pass. I don't do hugs, group or otherwise. And I avoid warm & positive feelings.
elocs
May 2025
#107