Don’t want to accept the pain

[Jynx]

@creative_writer 

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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 😋

[creative_writer]

@Jynx hugs can be powerful, but can be tricky sometimes. I think it’s also a personal thing. Some people are okay with hugging strangers, I just find it uncomfortable. I do know some people do still benefit from those hugs. Sometimes there is also a cultural barrier around who is okay to hug. Each to their own

[Jynx]

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

[creative_writer]

@Jynx I have a preference of hugging people I know. I do acknowledge everyone is different and some people do get a burst of happy hormones from the free hug folks

[Jynx]

@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 💜

[Jynx]

@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 💜

[creative_writer]

@Jynx I don’t think many people realise how physical touch can be uncomfortable for some people.

I’ve been out and about today, really exhausted. I also got a rejection for a job I was interested in. At this point I’m asking people who are also in the industry but have not had any luck yet.

I hope today has been kind to you 💖

[Jynx]

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?

[creative_writer]

@Jynx I'm going to bother another employer about whether they have any jobs available.

It has been a chaotic day, so I was volunteering at the uni Eid festival event (they had their event much later) and it was a mess. Maybe there weren't enough volunteers, so not the girl in charge fault. The festival was a bit boring, but I bought some Middle Eastern perfume and they had decent henna this time, not the fake stuff again. The fake stuff disappeared after a week, but this legitly smells real and looks real. I'll upload a photo later. My phone also died while I was out, Whatsapp calls drain battery. I had to make quite a few of those when volunteering

[Jynx]

@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?