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The Hug

by Sam Harty

By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTYPublished about a year ago 1 min read

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I hugged myself

and it felt good.

It was easier

than I thought.

I should've

done it long ago

because I needed it

a lot!!

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Read my article below on Self-Hugging:

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ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY

Sam Harty is a poet of raw truth and quiet rebellion. Author of Lost Love Volumes I & II and The Lost Little Series, her work confronts heartbreak, trauma, and survival with fierce honesty and lyrical depth. Where to find me

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Excellent idea! Well done, Sam.

  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    Nice writing with the feelings. Well done. I subscribed you.

  • Holly Pheniabout a year ago

    That is so sweet and positive!

  • The Dani Writerabout a year ago

    Self-hugging is a GIFT! And it keeps on giving 😁

  • Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago

    oh man do we forget to love ourselves. I love this

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Aww this is beautiful and many needs to read it♥︎ such a great lesson in it♥︎

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • Human touch is integral to healthy relationships, even with ourselves.

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    Indeed, we should love ourselves, Sam!

  • A happy poem, luv it! ❤️

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