The Hug Page

The Hug Page is here. Because, whoever we are, we still need hugs. This is still the best place to come if you’re feeling sad and need a hug from BlogClan…

Fading Echoes

[image description: gif of a brown bear sitting down and raising its arms with a smile and blushing cheeks. “FREE BEAR HUGS” is written at the top with a red arrow pointing down at the bear.]

(Sh! This is a new Hug Page. You can find the old one here)

If you feel unsafe in your situation, please call one of the following hotlines or talk to an adult that you trust:

Click for hotlines
Sexual assault US: 1-800-656-4673
National runaway hotlines US: 1-800-786-2929 (call), Text 66008 (text)
Child abuse hotline US: 1-800-422-4453 (call), Text 1-800-422-4453 (text)
National alliance on mental illness US: 1-800-950-6264
BullyingCanada: (877) 352-4497 (call or text), [email protected] (email)
Trevor project (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386 (call), Text START to 678678 (text)
Trans lifeline US: 1-877-565-8860
Trans lifeline Canada: 1-877-330-6366
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (call), Text CONNECT to 686868 (text), click for live chat
Crisis Text Line US: Text HOME to 741741 
Crisis Text Line Canada: Text HOME to 686868
Crisis Text Line UK: Text SHOUT to 85258
Anxiety UK Infoline (Telephone): 03444 775 774
Anxiety UK Infoline (Text): 07537 416 905
Childline UK: 0800 1111
Samaritans UK Helpline: 116 123
Samaritans UK Charity Email: [email protected]
No Panic UK (Charity that offers support for panic attacks and OCD): 0844 967 4848
Beat UK (For eating disorders): 0808 801 0677 (adults) or 0808 801 0711 (for under-18s)
LGBT Foundation UK Helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30
Switchboard LGBT+ UK Helpline: 0300 330 0630
Self Injury Helpline UK: 0808 800 8088
Mind (UK Mental Health Charity) Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Crisis Connections Teen Link (anonymous and confidential; USA): 866-833-6546
Australian Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
QLife (AU LGBTQ+) 1800 184 527
Butterfly Foundation (AU Eating Disorders) 1800 33 4673
1800RESPECT (AU Domestic Violence and Abuse) 1800 737 732
Black Dog Institute (AU Mental Health) (02) 9382 4530
Scope Helpline UK (People with disabilities): 0808 800 3333
SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) Information Service: 0141 530 1000
Support In Mind Scotland: 0131 662 4359
The Mix UK Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Bi-Polar UK: 0333 323 3880
Saneline UK: 0300 304 7000
Mermaids UK (Support for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse people up to 18): 0808 801 0400
YoungMinds UK (Mental Health Support): 0808 802 5544
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) UK: 0800 58 58 58
Mencap UK (Learning Disabilities): 0808 808 1111
Samaritans Welsh Language Line UK: 0808 164 0123
BEAT UK (Wales): 0808 801 0433
Stonewall UK (LQBTQIA+): 0800 050 2020
Hope Again UK (Bereavement support for young people; also available in Welsh): 0808 808 1677
Stop Hate UK (Hate Crimes): 0808 801 0576 (Phone); 07717 989025 (textline)
Victim Support UK: 0808 168 9111
Runaway Helpline UK: 116 000 (Phone or Text)

International suicide hotlines
Some countries have multiple hotlines. Those numbers have been separated by semi-colons and clarification on region and/or organization has been put in parentheses where applicable.
Argentina Suicide Hotline: 902 500 002
Australia: 13 11 14; 08 93 88 2500 (Youth Suicide Prevention)
Chile Suicide Hotline: (00 56 42) 22 12 00
China (People’s Republic of China): 0800-810-1117 (Beijing); +852 28 960 000 (Hong Kong)
Argentina: +5402234930430
Austria: 017133374
Belgium: 106
Bosnia & Herzegovina: 080 05 03 05
Botswana: 3911270
Brazil: 212339191; 55 11 31514109; (91) 3223-0074
Bulgaria: 0035 9249 17 223
Canada: 1-866-531-2600; 5147234000 (Montreal); 18662773553 (outside Montreal)
Croatia: 014833888
Denmark: +4570201201
Ecuador Suicide Hotline: (593) 2 6000 477
Egypt: 7621602
Finland: 010 195 202
France: 0145394000
Germany: 08001810771; 0800 111 0 111
Hong Kong: +852 2382 0000
Hungary: 116123
Iceland: 1717
India: 8888817666; 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
Ireland: +4408457909090
Italy: 800860022
Japan: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090 (Tokyo)
Mexico: 5255102550; 9453777
New Zealand: 0508828865
The Netherlands: 113
Norway: +4781533300
Philippines: 028969191
Poland: 5270000
Russia: 0078202577577; (495) 625 3101
Spain: 914590050
South Africa: 0514445691; 0800 12 13 14
Sweden: 46317112400
Switzerland: 143
United Kingdom: 08457909090; 08006895652 (National Suicide Prevention Helpline); 0800 068 4141 (Papyrus HOPELINEUK)
USA: 18002738255
Venezuela Suicide Hotline: 0241-8433308

If you know other hotlines that provide support that are not on this list, feel free to contact a BlogTeam member to add it to this list.

Regarding replies that mention or are about religion: Generally, religion should be avoided when replying to other people to give them hugs, such as stating that you will be praying for them. However, exceptions will be made if the person asking for hugs is asking for prayers from people who practice the same religion as them or if they are open about what religion they practice. Otherwise, people who do not practice the same religion or do not practice any religion should steer clear of providing religion-related comfort if they don’t know if another BlogClanner practices a specific religion.

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

81,059 comments

  • I went to basketball practice last night, and when I got back I couldn’t find my kitten anywhere. He’s probably outside, and I’m really worried about him. 🙁

  • Hi guys. I’m feeling just really sad tonight. I keep thinking about this person who I had a bad relationship and it’s good that I’m not around them anymore, but she was really special to me and just can’t forget about her and it really just hurts. I can never use the name Owlmoon because I made that her warrior fursona and I got her reading the books. She drew a beautiful picture of Brightstorm and Owlmoon together and I just wish I could have saved all the good parts of the relationsip and not had all the bad stuff that ruined it :'(

    Sorry for the depressed rant. You guys are all wonderful and I love this website, long live BlogClan!

    • Awww I’m so sorry! Losing a friend is terrible 😢 I know that some relationships can’t be fixed, but perhaps it’s not too late for this one! Try and get together and talk things out without getting mad at each other. Just state how you feel. I hope you can fix this, good luck 💜💙💜

      • Thanks Gecko 💟

        Unfortunately I can’t really see her anymore…things were really bad and I wasn’t telling people and it all kinda just spilled out when she just cut me off out of no where because I was getting tired of not telling people what was happening.

        It’s just a mess 😞

    • Oh my, I’m so sorry! I went through a similar experience and I know what you’ve been through. I know it hurts, but you will get through it and remember that you are loved. Also, you could try reconnecting with your friend and talk things out. I hope this helps. *Hugs*

      • Thanks so much Snowbreeze 💟

        I might try to talk to her again one day, but I think it would honestly be unhealthy for both of us right now to see each other. It sucks but it’s the truth 😞 There were things that were awful that I don’t miss, but I can’t let go of what was good so it’s like all the bad memories make me think that I could have done more to save the good things, but idk.

    • Aww, I’m really sorry. I know how that feels. Just be happy with your other friends. I know it’s not easy, but it gets better over time. *huggles*

    • I’m sorry. *huggles* I get how it feels, I’m going through the same thing right now actually. Just remember that while it may have been partly good, if it hurt you, it’s better that the relationship has ended. That’s how I’m viewing it anyway. Then again, I might be wrong. If this relationship really means something to you, wait a little bit for you both to calm down. Try talking to Owlmoon and see how it goes. Of course, I get it if you don’t want the relationship to be fixed. Anyways, I hope everything gets better!

  • Hi guys! Thanks for all the nice comments, turned out I have tonsillitis but it’s getting better 🙂 just a bit worried about my cat, yesterday my cousins came to stay and they brought their dog, which started chasing my cat, She’s only used to our dog so she ran outside and stayed outside, and hasn’t returned overnight or all day so this is really unusual behaviour to her…

    • Aw, I’m sorry she left. I’m sure she’ll be back soon! *huggles* Try getting someone to call to her for you (I have no experience with the tonsillitis getting removed, so I’m just guessing it’s not good for you to yell around. Meh, I might be wrong) and wave some treats around. Hope she returns!

      • AGH, ugh, I read that and thought, “Oh, they got their tonsil thingies removed”. But you were only sick. Dangit, sorry. But hey, I have no experience with tonsilitus either.

    • That sounds horrible, Briar. I am sooooo relieved that you are feeling better. I hope that we help make things better. I have not had tonsillitis but I have had strep throat. Huggles!

  • I’ve always thought about the last book / books being about Rusty in Starclan when he journeys through his life and meets friends, enemies and clanmates. I’ve always thought in my little fangirl heart ‘Man, I wish this would happen’ Dreams are always dreams xD

    I justify putting this on the hug page because the fact my dreams won’t be true makes me cry. ;-;

    • What? I don’t remember that happening, but I’m sorry it made you cry. Dreams have made me cry before too. And it might happen, you never know. *huggles*

  • I’m sorry. Some people are new and don’t read the spoiler warning. But I got TAQ spoiled for me and I wasn’t that excited to read it, but I read it and I thought it was amazing because it was written so much better than the person said it was and there were parts they didn’t reveal. HJ is a whole lot longer than TAQ, so I suggest you read it anyway! It’s jam-packed and amazing. Anyway, I’m sorry. Getting spoiled always sucks. *huggles*

  • I know it isn’t much, but I was going to have a whole day spending time with my mom, but as we stepped out to shop I sprained my ankle. At least I’m spending time with my mom in the house . . .

  • Guys, I need some hugs. A lot of hugs. I just caused a huge argument on BlogClan, and I feel so stupid and so sad. 🙁 ☹ 😢

    • *huuuuuuuugs* I’m sorry you feel so bad. Hey, we all make mistakes, and a lot of them are on the internet.

    • It’s okay Willow! 🙂 We’ve all started arguments, most of the time not meaning to at all! Just apologize and we all forgive easily. I haven’t read the argument and I don’t plan to. x) *hugs*

    • You did? Aw, don’t worry! I’m sure you didn’t mean it! It’s okay, it’s all going to be okay. And you are not stupid! You are amazing and wonderful. *Huggles*

      • Yeah, A few people had a disagreement over my art, and I feel lie it’s kind of my fault.
        Anyway, thank you. Your comment made me feel much better. *hugs*

    • Willow, I’m fairly certain I know which argument you’re talking about, and you in no way at all caused it. You just did something you thought would be fun and someone said something and somebody else replied and they started arguing. You didn’t make them do it and you didn’t say anything to start it. You even tried to make things better once you read that comment, which is just so sweet. You have absolutely nothing to feel bad about. <3

      *hugs*

    • Oh no! It reminds me of what I am dissapointed about. Someone commented on a thing I posted calling me stupid! It hurt!
      Anyways, I hope that you can figure things out. Huggles!

      • Aww, they are very rude and nasty to say you are stupid. You are not! And thank you. 🙂

    • Don’t worry. Maybe you just thought worse than it really is! *HUGS*

      Even if you really did something so-called “stupid”… Well, no one can do nothing “stupid”. Maybe you need to improve yourself, or become more persuasive! And I believe that the earlier we experience such feelings, the better, because you have enough chances to introspect, to trial-and-error at a lower cost.

    • wowzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

      dont be sad or feeling stupid

      it isn’t your fault that you drew that anyway
      just peel it off the mind (like a banana) and look at the compliments

      you made others happy, didnt you? and amazed at your work?

      concentrate on the best and let the worst die down

      -hugs wowza and steals banana

    • It was my fault. I’m stupid and fiery and I completely said the wrong thing. You did nothing wrong and you’re an amazing artist and you deserve none of this. <3

      • No, you are not stupid and fiery. Some people have things that get on their nerves and they feel they should stand up for.
        You are an amazing person, and you shouldn’t blame yourself. <3

  • Aww I’m sorry! We just got a new spoiler policy and some of us are still getting used to it.

  • sickness and NHD
    what else awaits for me during the week before thanksgiving break

  • So there’s fires raging around crazy where I live.

    Like a million fires.

    And it’s super smoky where we are now and for now we’re safe from evacuation but it’s still super smoky and death inciting (not really but it’s red zone and it basically means its not safe to stay outside for long periods of time, we’re one zone away from purple which is the worst it can get, like gas masks and stuff.)

    And I cant go outside anymore because it’s just smoke and more smoke and a few days ago ash fell from the sky >.<

    So yes. Fires. Ew 🙁 They might not be put out until March if drought conditions continue apparently 🙁 But that's worst case scenario.

    I’m worried because we have my grandma living with us and I have football, so the smoke cant be good for her or the players. So yes

    fire

    ew

    • That sounds awful! Are you okay? I hope these fire thingies end soon for you. And smoke. And that your grandmother and the players are okay. *huggles* Don’t worry, worst-case scenario doesn’t usually happen.

    • Oh no, I’m so sorry, Dap! Stay inside and away from the smoke as much as possible. Hopefully it’ll get put out soon! And if it gets really bad, you guys can always relocate somewhere safer temporarily 🙂 *huggles*

    • Ooooh! There was smoke where I live too recently! (I assumed from the wild fire miles and miles away) It was only for a day, though, and cleared up pretty quick because I live far enough away. Anyway, that sounds like no fun! *hugs* Can you guys wear, like, face masks to help with your breathing? Also, hey, think of it this way . . . it’s a story to tell your friends/children one day 😀 *hugs again* <3 Hopefully it'll go away soon!

    • Oh Dapple! I feel so bad for you! But it’s a good thing we live in the modern world because if anything really bad happens we have things to help! You’ll pull through!

Latest Art

More BlogClan Art