Dear Mom and Dad, I Wish I Could Hug You Right Now
My kids stood by in anticipation while the familiar sound of the FaceTime dial rang through the kitchen. My mom—with her…
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It’s a Tough Time to Be a Hugger
My mom couldn’t stand in a checkout line without striking up a conversation with someone around her. She was a people person, had a penchant for…
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It Might Be Christmas, But I Won’t Make My Child Hug You
I’m sure you’ve encountered or witnessed it: adults forcing or coercing children into showing affection to other adults, and the subsequent…
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