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Switzerland: 143
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A note from BlogTeam: From now on, we will no longer moderate comments on the Hug Page that go into specific detail about events. Instead, commenters will post in a vague manner, such as “I’m having a bad day, I could really use some hugs”, and other BlogClanners are welcome to provide comfort and support. This change is not because of any specific event or person, but because it is extremely difficult to mitigate questionable comments and determine what parts of certain comments are suitable to moderate, as well as making sure that replies with advice are in no way harmful to the original poster or others. If you ever feel like you need advice about a serious situation, you are welcome to reach out to BlogTeam, because your health and safety is our top priority. However, no one on BlogTeam is or has ever been a mental health professional in any way, and all we can do is provide advice. We implore you to always reach out to a trusted adult or hotline (listed above) about a situation that worries you. You are still welcome to come to the Hug Page if you need any hugs or comfort from your BlogClan peers, but the cause of your distress can no longer be explained——no matter the situation. Thank you so much for understanding <3

81,375 comments

  • I just feel more offended and annoyed each day. It’s like a gigantic annoying head-ache.
    I am still annoyed by people faking mental illnesses and such, but now I am just offended.
    School is starting soon so more head-aches. I mean, it’s like nobody can be quiet for once.
    people carelessly yell in my ear like I’m deaf, but in fact my ears are sensitive.

    yeah I sound like an annoyed meanie

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  • I need major hugs. 🙁 Although I’m most likely (definitely) going to be grounded from the computer soon, so I probably won’t be able to see replies today or tomorrow. 🙁

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  • I literally just freaked out because I thought school started up tomorrow and it was Sunday (well it is now, but you know what I mean 😛 ) but luckily it’s only 1:03 AM Sunday morning (basically Saturday if we’re going by the above) and school doesn’t even start up again until Tuesday. PHEW.

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  • Wow okay so it’s the first day of 2017 and I just learned by dad did something weird with my phone when I first got it a year ago

    And it is set up so that when I receive a text, he receives the exact same text??????

    He has read every text I have ever been sent

    How nice!!! Now I know both of my parents try to control everything I do both online and irl. I actually thought my dad was pretty chill but I’m wrong yet again.

    2017 looks like it’s going to be a great year

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    • Oh, I’m sorry. If you’re bothered by that, I recommend talking to your parents about a compromise or try to do something that proves your trustworthy and responsible. Happy new year!

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    • Oh no! That’s terrible! 🙁 Text messages are super personal, just like a diary. They shouldn’t be read by parents (unless they have a serious reason to not trust their child, which I definitely don’t see being the case for you!) Aaaahhhhh that must have been so shocking to find out. *hugs* Try to get it changed no matter what! I’m sure it’s possible from your phone. Try linking them to articles online about how snooping is wrong too! *hugs* Overall . . . what a terrible thing to do. Just think, a few more years and then you’ll be free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 (Also, they’ll hopefully loosen up as you get older.)

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    • *huggles* yeah my dad reads my texts every so often, but I’m sorry your dad invaded your personal life and didn’t tell you! *huggles* here are some cookies! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

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    • Yikes! My parents do the same thing with my email and it sucks 🙁 Maybe talk to them about how uncomfortable you feel and work something out. After all, if they’ve seen all your texts from the past year, they must know that you can handle it! 🙂

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    • *hugs* I know how that feels. My parents get my messages too, and they used to be super overprotective. They backed off a bit as I got older and more mature, but it helps to talk it out. See if your parents will accept a compromise, and show them that you’re responsible and mature enough that they won’t need to monitor your texting. 🙂
      I’m sure 2017 will be a great year for you 😀

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  • Well, it’s 2017. Bad news for me. Because seven is my unlucky number. I have a phobia of vomiting and I feel like seven played a huge part in that. I was seven and 3/4 the last time I vomited, until I was twelve. When I was twelve, and it happened, my friend from across the street was seven and 3/4 in age. There are a lot more signs, but I don’t want to bore you all with them. But the point is, I’m in 7TH grade, It’s 2017, our dog’s going to turn 7,and so many others I don’t have the time to type out right now! Someone help me!

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    • *hugs* Try not to think about it! When you feel stressed about it, you could try counting backwards from 100 by threes, and another good way is reading!

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    • Yikes! *huggles* here’s SIX cookies *counts six cookies, and hands them to Snowbreeze* 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

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    • Hey, Listen to me, okay? 🙂
      It may seem like all a big coincidence, and that something awful is going to happen to you, but it’s not. As long as you take good care of yourself, which I am sure you do, and you live a healthy life, nothing terrible is going to happen! I know this because I was almost in the same situation as you a few years back. I was terrified of vomiting, and every march (That was the last time I vomited) I would be really scared, but for no reason! I was always fine, and trust me Snowy, you are going to be okay.
      Some things that helped me get over it are:

      Reminding myself that yes, vomiting sucks, but it’s my body’s natural way of keeping me healthy. Once it’s over, It is over for a long time. 🙂

      Not thinking about it. This sounds easier said then done, and it did take me a few weeks to master it, but whenever you start thinking about it, it can make you feel bad! But, whenever you think of it, try to switch the subject to absolutely anything. Some random examples: A hobby; drawing, sports, photography, etc. You could also think about your favorite animal, favorite subject in school, anything.

      7 may have been an unlucky number for you back then, but try to think of it as a new start! Maybe this year, 7 means that you will get over your fear, get all A’s in school, and have a great year! You never know! 😀

      Don’t stress about it. That is always going to make it worse. This goes with the not thinking about it. Breathe in, Breathe out. You’ll be fine! More things that help me relax:

      Try Listening to Nature sounds on Youtube, like birds chirping, Ocean waves, Whale noises, etc! You can also try listening to Enya’s Music. Whenever I listen to her stuff, I feel 90% better, no matter what is troubling me! Or, you could always read a good book! Reading is always the best way to distract yourself, and it’s also very fun! 😀

      If this fear really does have signs of a phobia, ask your parents for a therapist! He/She could help you get over your fear.

      I hope that this all helps you. If you EVER need to rant to me, feel free. I am here to listen to you. <3

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      • Oh my goodness Willow, this made me feel SO much better. It really helps to know that I can spill my heart out ranting to you whenever I need to. I will try to keep those ideas you told me about in my head, but all these absurd things keep pooping in my head about it, like “What if I choke on my own vomit and blood?” and other gruesome thoughts that really freak me out. But I’ll come back to this. Thank you so much. <3

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    • you poor thing….i have a huge phobia too. and i know those thoughts are SOOO disturbing. and i know i cant say dont worry about it, but TRY to focus on something ELSE. Also, you can ask your parents for advice (it sounds dumb, but it really does help).

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    • Yikes, that’s a lot of sevens. Try to remember that sevens are just sevens and that the year will pass in time. Enjoy it before it does, because it’ll never come again. 🙂 I completely understand phobias like that, and it can get really scary when they all line up like that. *huggles* Try to keep your mind off it when you can and keep a positive attitude. Trust me, it helps 🙂

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      • Thank you so much Wavepaw. I will keep in mind all the things you told me. <3 🙂
        On another topic, did you get my reply for Name That . . . . Cat/Warrior?

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  • Hey, guys….I have a long scary story to tell and a conclusion to say…I’m very anxious and sad right now, but mostly disappointed. Here I go…

    I spent 3 hours last night (10:00-12:30 Mountain time) out looking for my mom. I live in small town outside another small one, just larger. It takes 45 minutes to drive into the large town. My mom didn’t com home last night because she said she had to dog-sit for a friend, because her friend was having family issues. She often does favors for her friend, so I didn’t think much of it. But my grandparents did. My mom and I live with them after my mom got divorced, but thats a different story.

    My mom is VERY irresponsible. She hardly ever pays her bills on time, comes home late, and so far I’ve seen her about 4 times this week. And its Thursday here. Well, my grandparents tried to call her cell phone to talk to her, but it said she was disconnected. They became very worried because just half an hour before that, we got a call from a strange man looking for my mom.

    So, we drove into town and we drove to her friends house. Guess what? Her car wasn’t there.
    After that, we drove further into town to her boyfriends house. and guess what? Her car was in the parking lot and she was in his apartment with her stupid boyfriend!! She lied to me!! She lied to my grandparents!!! I’m so disappointed right now….I sat in the car by myself in the dark, while my grandparents talked to her. Do you know what she had to say for herself?! “what are you doing here?!”

    And when my grandfather told her I was in the car crying because she lied to me, she didnt say anything, just had that stupid deer in the head-lights facial expression.

    My grandparents have had it up to here with her *signals by putting hand on forehead to show very high* They were afraid she was going to leave and go get married with her boyfriend….I’m starting to think that too. But you know what?

    My grandparents say she can leave and do what she likes but she’s not taking me. I wouldn’t want her to take me either. If she wants to leave and go sleez around with her stupid boyfriend she can do that, and take her thing with her!!! 🙁 🙁

    Maybe I’m being dramatic…It’s probably my fault she lied, and might leave… all I do is mess up….

    I know God says to honor your mother and father, but both my parents are mouse-brains. What a screwed up life I’ve got, huh?

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    • :Huggles: IM SOOOOO SORRY!!!!! Just remember it’s not your fault. None of this is your fault. If you ever need any more hugs your grandparents sound like very nice people, and we will also be here to provide them! :Huggles: I don’t really have much advice but that, but just remember it’s NOT your fault!

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    • *hugs* I’m so, so sorry that happened to you, Dawn! Please try and remember that this isn’t your fault at all, and that you’re not being dramatic! <3

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    • *huggles* I’m soooooooooooooooooo sorry that’s terrible! Obviously she’s not a good mom.🙁 Just focus on the good things in life, and know that if you ever need to rant we’ll listen.

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    • Oh Dawn, I’m so sorry!!!! 🙁 🙁 Whatever happens with your mom, know that it is NOT you fault! If you ever need to rant, BlogClan will ALWAYS be here for you! 🙂 <3

      *Hugglez*

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    • It’s not your fault!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember that you can always come here to get hugs and feel better.
      HUGS HUGS HUGS *Hugs Dawnlily very much*

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  • I hate myself right now! Arrggg!!!!! I lost all of the stuff I need for my science fair project. Freaking out and crying in my room right now and need some *hugs*
    😥

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  • I am really, really annoyed and very cold right now, so i need some hot cocoa, blankets, and hugs.. :/
    So, i guess this is going to b a long story. Bear with me.

    So, at around 1:00 pm YESTERDAY, it was getting cold in our rental for some reason. My mom went upstairs to fiddle around with the furnace, and it turns out it was broken. That wasn’t good, because down where I live, this is around the coldest times of winter, AND we were expecting a snowstorm Saturday.
    So, My mom and dad tried to call the property managers, to call the landlords, to call the repair guys, etc for MORE THAN 6 HOURS and we were never able to get a hold of anybody. NEVER. In a span of 6 FREAKING HOURS.
    Then, we got an email from our property manager, and let me just say, SHE IS SO SNOOTY!!!!! Anyway, she said that there is nothing they could do, and I quote her here, when she is sitting in her warm, toasty house “I know it’s going to be below freezing, but use a space heater to “Take the edge off”. I was SO irritated. That might sound harmless, but she said it in such a condescending way, that my family got fired up. So, It was going to be below freezing, and all we had was SPACE HEATERS.
    So, we put space heaters in Red and I’s rooms, and that night, it did get below freezing. I woke up really, cold and my hands were slightly numb. It turns out it was 50 DEGREES in our house. (10 celsius) My dad turned on the oven for a few mins, and now it’s back up to like 61, but that is still cold. My feet are super cold and hurt, and my hands are tingly-numbish. So, that’s my update for now. I will post this on the Tavern too, I guess, so yeah.

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    • *hugs* I’m so sorry, Willa. Hopefully your furnace gets fixed soon, but for now, wear really warm clothes, and keep lots of blankets with you, and maybe a hot drink (hot chocolate or tea?). *hugs*

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    • *Hugs* Maybe if you have multiple sweaters, you could wear multiple? I hope you get your furnace fixed soon!

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    • I’m so sorry! That sucks. If your property manager is being snooty just ignore her. *huggles and hands Willow some hot chocolate * ☕️☕️☕️

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    • Ahh that sounds terrible! I 🙁 🙁 hope it gets fixed real soon!!

      When I lived in France, our home didn’t really have a good heating system (We lived in an old stone country home so you can imagine, winters were FREEZING in the house!) So, I would wear my winter jacket and a warm fleece. Also, put on some thick ski socks (Or 2 pairs of regular socks) and your winter hat (and even gloves) if it gets REALLY cold!
      Sterling and I send hot chocolate and blankets! <3 (And lots of fuzzy pony hugs from Sterling) 🙂

      Stay warm! <3

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  • AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

    I got vaccines yesterday but now they’re sore like crazy! It hurts when I move my arm and it keeps me from sleeping! (Its 11:58 pm)
    Okay that was a short complaining session, but I’m still annoyed about the mental illnesses/mental disorder thing, probably because I see more everyday.

    Bye and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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    • *Hugs* yeah, I don’t really get that because ever since I was little I had some super serious thyroid and thymus stuff and a bunch of other super serious diseases, all at the same time, so now I take medicine for them and have to get blood draws every six-ish months, and when I was little with all that stuff happening at the same time I had to get them once a month, sometimes more, and the needles stay in for like 60-ish seconds, so I don’t really get fazed by it any more, but I remember crying whenever I got them when I was younger. What I think helps is take your mind off it, listen to, or read a book, draw, listen too music, whatever you like, and that should take your mind off the pain!

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