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Can I have a hug?!

49 replies

Anannymus · 20/05/2025 08:56

Just that really.
I know people go through a lot worse but at the moment things are pretty crap. I’m scrolling mumsnet looking for something, anything that will help, and it dawned on me to ask if anyone minds just saying,’you’ve got this’ or something encouraging.
silly, I know, but no one to ask IRL.
presumably other people are having a crap time too, so I’ll start.

Hugs to you, you have got this- it will pass, and you will emerge on the other side. 💐

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TheHouseofGirth · 20/05/2025 08:58

Hugs. Keep swimming. This too shall pass.
Often true of most things.

MerryPortas · 20/05/2025 09:01

Big hugs; you are going to be okay, and you are doing really well to keep on going in the tough times.

SandrenaIsMyBloodType · 20/05/2025 09:04

Everything will be all right in the end. If it’s not alright, it’s not the end. One step at a time, one breath at a time, just keep going.
Find little joys where you can - a sunny day, meeting a good dog on your walk, a delicious coffee, a smile from a stranger.
Take a walk if you can. It changes nothing and yet it always changes something.
sending hugs and a big slice of imaginary cake.

heldinadream · 20/05/2025 09:05

Have a hug 🫂 and a 🌳 and some 🌷🌹🌻and also a nice 🫖☕️and 🍰 I'm sure you've got this.

Anditsherewegoagain · 20/05/2025 09:05

Sorry you are going through a rough patch OP.
Things will get better.
I'm not a " huggy" person but sending you love and best wishes.

GraceUnderPresure · 20/05/2025 09:06

It'll all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end.
Take care💐

2Pandora · 20/05/2025 09:09

This too will pass. It may pass like a kidney stone but it WILL pass.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 20/05/2025 09:09

Nothing lasts forever, OP. That can be a bad thing but ime, it's good.

Life is not perfect for anyone, no matter what some people would have you believe.

One day at a time. One task at a time. One can of coke zero and repeat episode of Two Doors Down at a time, if you're me 🙂

Sending you hugs, girl. You will get though this challenging period, and thanks to mn, you're not alone xx

SandrenaIsMyBloodType · 20/05/2025 09:13

Also, it’s not silly that you did this. You identified a small thing might help you in the moment and you took action and that PROVES that you have got the chops to get through this.

Koazy · 20/05/2025 09:14

I’ve got you random stranger. Hug me for as long as you need Brew

Anannymus · 20/05/2025 10:00

Well thank you -that’s made me feel pretty emotional!
I know you are all random strangers doing your own stuff but amazingly you’ve taken time to respond so quickly. with kind words and that is so helpful. Not feeling quite so lost and alone in a confusing world.
Thank you

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Catandsquirrel · 20/05/2025 10:02

PILE ON 🤗🤗😊

dollyblue01 · 20/05/2025 10:18

Big hugs 🤗 hope you feel better soon BrewCake

MyKingdomForACat · 20/05/2025 10:23

❤️❤️❤️💐

MagicalMystical · 20/05/2025 10:26

Big hug 🤗 to you, my love. You’re not alone. 💖

Also joining @Catandsquirrel’s PILE ON!!!!!! 😝

MoistVonL · 20/05/2025 10:28

Hang in there, and have a cuppa and a slice of cake 🫖🍰 because everyone needs tea and sympathy sometimes.

Seawolves · 20/05/2025 10:29

Sending you a loving back tap and a "You've got this no matter how tough it seems right now"

DwarfBeans · 20/05/2025 10:39

Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you thought something was the end of the world and now you don’t even think about it anymore? Thats what I try to do. Remember ‘bad’ times and realise it all turned out okay in the end I wasted a lot of emotion! Big hugs ❤️

tetleyhead · 20/05/2025 11:10

All I can say is “hang in there”.

I'm doing the same myself today. Just trying to get to the end of day

with hugs x

Cookieismyname · 20/05/2025 11:28

It may take time but things will get better Flowers

HUGS OP BrewFlowersCake

FutureCatMum · 20/05/2025 18:30

I understand this today. It’s a triggering date for me and I did the same with a lovely friend IRL and it feels a little more manageable. Hope you’ve found some joy today and that tomorrow is better.

Anannymus · 20/05/2025 21:24

Thank you so much everyone. I’m hiding in bed even though it’s early.
I loved,catand squirrels PILE ON! It made me laugh
im sorry to hear that future at mum and tetly head and the look back 5 years things is very wise dwarfbean
once again I am astounded at how wonderful everyone is. Thankyou so so much. It’s just lovely to know we are not alone. And that people use Pratchett characters as names. I’m looking at you moistvonl!
its been a shitty day but somehow we have made it. I am sending hugs and thanks to everyone, especially everyone who is having a crap time. In the words of mykingdomfra cat 🩷🩷🩷💐to all.

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WhatWasPromised · 20/05/2025 21:27

Big hugs OP. You can do this!

Like you I’ve got some stuff going on and this thread has actually cheered me up too.

Remember things pretty much always look better in the morning. Today is just one day, try again tomorrow.

Talulahalula · 20/05/2025 21:32

Hey you are not alone. You are not alone in having a bad day and you are not alone in wanting to feel better and have some support while you do. However long it takes, it will get better little by little but hopefully it will not take too long.🤗🌺

Anannymus · 21/05/2025 08:23

Morning! Thanks to you all I can think..
it’s sunny, I have a coffee, and I am SO thank ful to everyone who listed Reasons to be cheerful. You are right, today is a new day, a better mood and I CAN get through this. Done it and worse before,can do it again.

whatwaspromised I’m VERY glad this thread has cheered you up too - that’s cheered me right up. I’m so pleased.

today is a new day, we are all going to be fine, and focus on the good bits.
taluhalula thank you , it means a lot not to be alone , even though I will never know who you guys are, it’s just wonderful to feel supported.
Thank you generous folk of MN!
as pps have said,PILE ON! I’ve stuck that on my kettle.

I will get through this and on to better things.
we can all do this 🩷🩷🩷💐💐💐

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