February 19, 2021
It has been almost a year since someone has hugged me.
Since someone wrapped me in their arms and given me a warm hug.
A year.
And I have been missing hugs so much
remembering what it felt to be held that warmly
and feeling so sad for what I have been missing
that the very word hug brings tears to my eyes.
But today for the first time in a year I have thought about
the other side of the coin
of what it means to give a hug
For this past year I have not been able to receive a hug
But also not able to give a hug
A hug that says you are my friend
a hug that says I know you are sad
that change is in the wind and it is okay
that life is wonderful, congratulations!
that friends are all around
that you are not alone
All will be well
You are loved
I am here
Yes! It feels so unnatural to not hug those who are dear to us. I know it must be so hard for you, living alone. You make me realize again how good it is to have a ‘safe’ hug living with me! So glad you have gotten your second vaccine! I hope this frees you soon to be able to give and receive hugs!
❤️Willow