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Jesse Osmun's avatar

Strangely enough, I used to find receiving empathy to be awkward. I don't anymore, but I can tell you that I still am getting used to people giving hugs. I've never been a big hugger unless it's family. Of course, who tends to want to gravitate to me? Huggers. Go figure..

I think giving Empathy to yourself is the hardest and yet the bravest act.

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Susan Heathfield's avatar

Jesse, I understand what you mean. Receiving empathy can feel awkward at first, especially if you're more used to offering it than receiving it. And yes, I'm not particularly a hugger except with close family and friends. With grief and age, huggers have a way of finding me, as do people who call me Honey. Yuck. I love what you said about giving empathy to yourself. It is a brave act and often the hardest to learn. Thank you for sharing this.

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Michelle's avatar

Absolutely love this

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Susan Heathfield's avatar

Thank you. Definitely from my heart.

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