Hugs ( coming soon) .

[soulboy118]

Sometimes you just need a hug, no words,no advice ,just a loving hug to make you feel you matter.

[madonbrew]

That is so true! I think that’s the one thing I’m feeling most deprived of! My parents whom I live with don’t do hugs, so it’s my friends that fill this hole. Not having any physical touch , lovely hugs has been hard. But hopefully soon!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

For anyone in need!!!

[soulboy118 in reply to madonbrew]

I'm glad you have someone to hug MB.

[sassy59]

Lovely sentiment Dave. We all need a hug. I can’t wait for that to happen.

Virtual hugs to you anyway. Xx🤗😘

[soulboy118 in reply to sassy59]

Hugs right back carole x

[Hacienda]

💖😘💕🙏🐕🥰👍🌹🌹🌹There you go SB, a few Different types of hugs from me & my Princess with a prayer & Flowers. Lots of Love. XXX C.

[soulboy118 in reply to Hacienda]

You comprehensively nailed that C. X

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

A big hug for you as always. 💖 xxxxx

[Hidden]

I have always felt very uncomfortable with hugs ( something to do with my breathlessness? Or from something more complex?) until I had my grandchildren. I absolutely hated cheek kissing friends and aquaintances and so the pandemic has released me from awkward situations.This forum is lovely because I can support others with virtual hugs.

Yesterday I had a brilliant Mother’s Day dinner in my bubble with my daughter and granddaughter and yes, did feel sad that I still couldn’t give them both a hug.

Not long now and then it will be down to Southampton to have a hugfest with the other four spirit lifters!

Keep going everybody. We have all been very brave, coping quietly with so many challenges that this pandemic has brought us whilst having moaners shoved at us 24/7 by every aspect of the media.

You are all heroes and hopefully 🤞🏻Very soon you will get those hugs and be able to breathe that sigh of sheer joy.

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

What a lovely reply/post Littlepom. Everyone has been great on here and we’ve kept each other going.

Can’t wait to hug family and hoping it won’t be too long now.

Love and hugs 🤗🤗🤗💜

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

💕

[Carnival567 in reply to Hidden]

We went to my son and family yesterday and had lovely hugs from the little boys aged 3 and 6. Made my day 🌞

[Hidden in reply to Carnival567]

You lucky thing. That's so lovely for you. X

[Carnival567 in reply to Hidden]

They only live half a mile away and are our bubble. They have all had COVID-19 and we and my son , who has T2 diabetes, have all been vaccinated, so the risk is vanishing small. Entirely worth it! All the best x

[Hidden in reply to Carnival567]

I suppose that I could have had a hug because Tali type 1 so vaccinated and her Mum vaccinated with her ans both had 2 negative covid tests last week at school. My daughter is a teacher. I told you I was rubbish at hugging 🤭

[Carnival567 in reply to Hidden]

Just to see them is enough, especially little one who explained his toy that makes animal noises to Grandma, while 6 year old explains symmetry.

[Hidden in reply to Carnival567]

💕

[Patk1 in reply to Hidden]

So right LPNot long now 💗

[watergazer]

Sooo true. I must admit our grandchildren give us hugs now as we have a child minding bubble . They are only 3 and 5 . It seems to help them as much as us. x

[peege]

Youre absolutely right.I'm so so lucky. I've had a few this weekend I don't have to sheild and I'm with my support bubble. 360 mile round trip to I cant see them often. Daughter working all weekend so I 'helped, great son i law (amazing cook), just 5 year old whod left some favourite books & Paw Patrol vehicles by my bed for our morning snuggle and a 16th month old. No way could I stop their cuddles. My birthday weekend heart floweth over ❤

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

A big goes a long way, have a good day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[Bluenotes]

👍🤗🤗🤗

[Karenanne61]

I went on a 'drive by' to see my Mom, she lives with my sister and my great nephew was there. (Child care bubble) He came running to the gate shouting Auntie Karen! Auntie Karen! but of course his Mommy had to call him back. My heart sank. Then on Sunday my daughter and Grandson did a 'drive by'. My Grandson has changed during this year from a chatty 12 year old into a silent teenager. How I longed to wrap my arms around him.

[soulboy118]

Relationships of any kind change ,I think its time to embarrass him after lockdown with a big auntie hug ,lol

[Karenanne61 in reply to soulboy118]

We have a generation of all boys so they are going to be so embarrassed by nanny/great auntie hugs. 😊

[soulboy118 in reply to Karenanne61]

Its your duty Ka lol

[Karenanne61 in reply to soulboy118]

That's what I tell them!😂

[HungryHufflepuff]

Lots of sheepy hugs 🤗 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 to my dodgy lung family. They may be only virtual hugs but are meant most genuinely 😊

[Snackjack]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Virtual hugs to keep you going.

[Delamere]

How true it has been 18 long months and one really nasty exasperation since l have even seen my son and granddaughters really keeping my fingers crossed for this year. Sending a hug to anyone who needs it xx

[helenlw7]

So true! I saw my mum on Mother’s Day via a video link. It’s the first time I’ve seen her for 14 months. If we’d had a face to face visit I don’t know how I’d have managed not to have hugged her.

[MoyB]

Just at the start of the pandemic, our son brought our shopping over to us and, as he was leaving, he said, 'How do you feel about a hug? It may be the last one for a bit.' That hug was special and I remember it well.

Then, last summer, between the lockdowns and shielding, we visited our son and family for some time together in their garden. When we arrived, our daughter in law came out alone to greet us. She said, 'I've just had the result of my COVID test and it's negative. Will you let me give you a hug? Say 'No' if you'd rather not.' I took a deep breath, saw the need in her eyes and said,' Let's go for it!' It was one of the best hugs I've ever had. We both had tears in our eyes as it had been such a long time since we had been able to do it. Then my husband joined in and we were, all three of us, crying on the front drive.

She had come outside to meet us especially in the hope of a hug but didn't want the children to see as she was the only one who had been COVID tested (for work) so wanted everyone else to give us space.

Then in August, our daughter and family visited. They live 400 miles away so visits are rare, and the COVID situation made it even more so. We were at our son's house in the garden and our daughter and family joined us. Although we all observed social distancing most of the time there was a short moment when all thoughts of COVID went out of the window and I gave each of the grandchildren a short hug - we all kept our faces pointing away from each other to be as safe as we could.

I am lucky enough to have a husband to hug with every day but those other hugs were really special and will never be forgotten!

Virtual hugs to you all (((((((( )))))))) xx Moy

[sassy59 in reply to MoyB]

How lovely Moy, hugs are special. Xxx

[Spoticus]

So true , My Sisters funeral on the 3rd March & I couldn’t help but hug her Children, they may all be adults now & I had msg & told them I wouldn’t be hugging. Couldn’t help myself & I know she would have done the same for my Kids . Starting to relax a bit as it’s 13 days ago now. Must stop being so impulsive it’s not good for your nerves.

[Patk1 in reply to Spoticus]

Condolences Spoticus.id have dont the same 💕

[Izb1]

I so miss having a hug soulboy, will send a virtual one to you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 . I am hoping to see my family at some point this year and am hoping my 17 year old grandson isnt too hormonal to give me a hug . For people living alone its something we all miss x

[soulboy118 in reply to Izb1]

Hormonal at 17, lol im surprised he's not sparking . X

[Izb1 in reply to soulboy118]

Yep, got it in one. The last time I was there my daughter kept saying where has my son gone, she didnt think the hinges on his bedroom door would survive ha!

[katieoxo60]

Very true , when ever worried my friend and I used to hug and it reduced the stress. Its not the same having virtual hugs & kisses is it? I associate phone calls with bad news also but now everything is phone or computer orientated.

[Kristicats]

Nothing can beat a good hug.