The Hug Page

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

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[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)

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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: jo@samaritans.org
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
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Australian Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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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)
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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

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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 β€œI’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 explainedβ€”β€”no matter the situation. Thank you so much for understanding <3

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  • sometimes i just really wish i could go back to being a stupid innocent 10/11 year old watching littlest pet shop videos & bad ms paint warriors spoofs and listening to nightcore

  • my girlfriend’s doctor thinks my girlfriend might have leukemia and I’m terrified. she means more to me than anything in the world and if I lose her to that I don’t know what I’d do

    • 😯😯😯😯😯😯I hope she’ll be fine Γ—999,999,999,999,999

    • Awww I’m really sorry you have to go through this, but try not to worry, leukemia is become so much more treatable, I know a kid who wasn’t even a teen when he got it the first time, survived that, got it again later on and survived that as well, and is now happy and healthy. Cherish the moments you have with her, and just remember, its not a death sentence, but at the same time make sure you prepare yourself, that although the survival rate is climbing, its not a 100%
      Hugs !!!! Best wishes to you and your girlfriend, I know you can both get through this

    • Oh my gosh I’m so sorry Driftsong! I don’t have much advice, but try and treasure every moment with her – I’m sure she’ll be fine though! Huggles x β™Ύ ❀️

    • Oh my gosh that’s very scary. I’m so sorry! I hope she’s okay. Leukemia isn’t always fatal, especially if they catch it early. Life is precious because it ends. She’s very lucky to have someone as devoted and caring as you! Hugs for both of you! <3

  • It’s been awhile since I last came on (again), but I finished my book! Sorta… I’m the end, I decided to split it in half! Now comes the hard part, marketing! This question is for Kate! What should I do? How do I start? Should I be worried? I’m almost stuck at this part now.

  • I’m just having the worst week.
    I could a full day of fun, but i still feel just.. empty, it’s like nothing helps. Anyway, we went to the beach this weekend, I got heat rash i think, and i definitely got sun-burnt (for the first time) which sucks, ’cause I can’t sleep, it hurts really bad to lay down and i’m always itching but it stings, any tips? I recently moved for the summer to see my mom, and I really miss my friends, we text and all but it’s not the same, they’re going to do something really fun together, and I feel left out, but I’m glad i’m with my mom, and I know family is more important than friends right now, it’s just hard. I’m a shy person, and I hate going to new schools, but i have to next school year, and im not good at making friends… tbh i’m really scared, bc some people are just jerks and being the new kid, i don’t know which people are jerks, my siblings are being home-schooled and i wanna be home-schooled but my dad wont let me which also sucks. One of my other friends is mad at me for trying to help her and someone else get along, which makes no sense, she said them fighting is just life and i need to let them figure it out on there own, which didn’t bother me until she started acting vain like the world revolved around her. She started saying it wasn’t anybody’s fault it was just life and i told her it takes to people to fight and that she could control her feelings, so it’s her and the person she faught with fault so now she’s mad at me which is awesome. On top of that I just heard that my dog (which stayed where I live while i visit my mom) bit my sisters puppy! he bit her head and roof of her mouth, my dad said it traumatized the puppy and my sister who is only 5 and watched the whole thing, he also said everything was fine and not to worry, but you cant tell me something like that and say “well don’t be worried” i’m worried! If my beloved dog bites the puppy or any other dog again, my dad and step mom wont hesitate to get rid of him, and he is technically my emotional support dog and i’m his emotional support human, if they get rid of my dog-just- i’m scared it will happen, bc he was treated wrong as a puppy, and he only has a stub tail bc someone cut it off, so he is really protective of his space, I was very confident and told my dad not to be concerned about him biting the puppy, but he did it, which just isn’t like him. I really love my dog, he usually goes everywhere with me, but here we are he is across the country from me and he did something I never thought he would do. My life is against me right now. I need huggles 😭

    • Awww. Don’t worry. I was the new kid a few years ago, and I was really shy i didn’t know what to do. Now I am one of the most popular kids in the school. Also your dog will be OK. Most dogs are just territorial. Your dog was probably getting annoyed with the puppy. Just keep them separated for awhile. Don’t think of the bad things, think of the good. Your dog probably misses you.

    • *Hugs* It’s alright! Things will turn out ok. The people at Blogclan will always be there for you!

    • Oh no, I’m so sorry Clo! I know how you feel. Luckily, those episodes usually pass. During those times, I like to try and force myself to be productive, because if I’m not going to enjoy anything, why not do something I won’t enjoy either way? It doesn’t always work, but when it does it usually helps a lot.

      Oof, good luck! Most people are fairly friendly. The media overdramatizes being the new kid. Just be friendly and open, and I’m sure lots of people will want to be your friend! It takes time sometimes though, so don’t be discouraged. Good luck! <3

      It's best not to get involved in other people's drama. But it's sweet of you to try and help them! Maybe she feels mad because she feels out of control. Give her some time, and talk it out when she calms down.

      Your dog is probably missing you! It might help if you call and he can hear your voice. You should call whoever's with him and have them bring the phone to him. I hope you get to see him soon!

      I'm really sorry honey. Life is throwing you a curveball right now, but it will get better. *huggles*

      • Thanks Wavey, It makes me feel better that I can always come here, and i’ll at least get some reassurance. Everyone always has great advice and i’m feeling a little better nowπŸ™‚

  • there are some bullies on animal jam that where saying some not some nice things . I’m told them to get out and now they are going after me . I’m still trying but people are on the bullies side and are telling me to stop bothering them . They are saying not so nice things

    • Oh yikes, animal jam. I’m really sorry about that Thistle. They’re probably just dumb kids on the internet with no life. My advice is to block and report them. I know reporting is basically pointless, but it’s good to get them in there just in case. Also, go to your den and lock it so they can’t follow you. And log off for a while. Bullies thrive on attention, even if it’s just you saying “go away.” If you ignore them and get away from them, they’ll get bored and leave you alone. *huggles*

    • It’s actually easier than middle school, lemme tell you… but good luck! I’m sure you’ll survive it!

    • congrats . I’m a current Freshman about to finish the year . If you need any advice , you can ask me or any other high schooler πŸ™‚

    • That’s wonderful! High school is hard, but it’s not unmanageable. Be sure to ask your teachers, classmates, and counselors for help if you need it. Good luck!! *huggles*

  • I messed up the build up of a mentor/apprentice relationship between Brookpaw and me… I am not painting her as a villain, and if you are reading this, Brookpaw, I am so sorry I could not be your mentor, and I am sorry I upset you for saying that I wanted to be added on the available mentors list. Just so you know, I would happily take you as an apprentice any day. I hope you are able to find a mentor, though! I still hope the best for you and wish you luck. <3 Just know that Plippy is sorry.

    • Okay this feels like private drama. It’s probably best for the two of you to go somewhere private and talk it out. Good luck! I hope you resolve your friendship and feel better. Hugs for the both of you!

    • Does anybody have any advice to fix this? I know that this ain’t as severe as some of the other problems on this website, but this is the first time where I think I broke somebody…

        • Basically, a misunderstanding happened with a user named Brookpaw who didn’t know that she had to send an application in order to be in the allegiances and be my loyal apprentice. I didn’t know her name in the allegiances either so I asked her. She knew mine, but after a little with no answer to the question I needed. She though mentors and apprentices roleplayed in the chat, when we weren’t even listed as apprentice and mentor. She asked me if she was my apprentice where I told her that we were not just yet, and that she should tell me who she is in the allegiances, like how my name is Snowpuff, so I could send an application for me to be her mentor and for this whole situation to be over. She didn’t take it well… she thought I didn’t want to be her mentor, which I did, I would have loved to have an apprentice like her. Now, this is where I feel like my faults come in. After realizing there is a chance I am never going to see her on the allegiance page, I decided to be put on the list of available mentors. She REALLY didn’t take this well at all. I feel really bad for the pain I may have caused her. I still wish her good luck and that one day she finds a mentor, even if it isn’t me.

  • I don’t know why, but whenever I start a roleplay, people either join and go inactive on it but post everywhere else or people just don’t join.

    It sucks because my roleplay Whisplow Blight is dead because of that, and now Rite of Passage (Wings of Fire) is dying as well and it makes me not want to post anymore on them because it’s not like hardly anyone is active on my roleplays. It makes me not want to make the Miitopia roleplay because I bet people are going to go inactive on it there too and not post, and then that one will die too. And in total, so far this year all around I’ve had 4 roleplays die that were mine and it really doesn’t boost my self-esteem.

    Is there something wrong with my roleplays? Or is it me?

    • Maybe it’s because some people don’t know those fandoms? I’d join, but I’m afraid I’ll mess something up with my lack of knowledge, would it be ok if I joined? πŸ™‚

      • It might be that, but the thing was that my Whisplow Blight roleplay also involved Warriors and my Rite of Passage roleplay is Wings of Fire centric, and I know that it’s pretty popular with some members on the blog. And the fact that people just go inactive on it for some reason even though I mention it several times on the roleplay page and sometimes the tavern.

        And yeah, it’d be alright if you joined. πŸ™‚

    • Hazy, don’t doubt yourself, roleplays are hard to get right. I struck gold with the tests which I think has given my roleplays a decent reputation since, and I personally think yours are awesome. They are all so well thought out, I really would be more active in them but I don’t really have the time right now. If its any help, over my time running roleplays, 6 have died, and one is just held…. just about to die because I’m inactive. Its not just you
      Huggles !!!!

    • No, there’s nothing wrong with you! People are busy. I used to roleplay a lot in a space where roleplays would go dead really fast. In my experience, posting a lot and advertising helped. Don’t be discouraged! I’m sure people enjoy your roleplays. Once more people get out of school, they might pick up too. Good luck! *huggles*

    • Oh crap oh frick I was in one of those but I lost the link ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

      I’m really sorry Hazy, I don’t really bookmark BC stuff, I just check it everyday and then the device saves it so i can shortcut… then I moved to my phone πŸ™

      I personally just didn’t engage well with either of those fandoms, so that maybe why my stupid brain forgot to rp….

      If you want to, you can make the rp. If you don’t, that’s okay too. But there isn’t anything wrong with you or the rps, it’s most likely just people going inactive/forgetting like me. Sorry if this doesn’t make any sense oofity

  • I have a problem. Someone has a crush on me, but I told them I didn’t like them. They said they are heartbroken and is now dating my best friend. My friend is being so rude about it though. I don’t know what to do. Help?

    • I’m sorry! You did the right thing. It would have been worse if you led them on. They’re probably not really that heartbroken if they immediately turn to dating someone else. That’s not how love works πŸ˜› Maybe take some time away from your friend? It’s not okay for them to be mean to you. *huggles*

  • someone told me to change my wolf on animal jam’s look . they said change ur look for real u little boy . that infuriates me . I’m not a boy and I like the way my wolf looks . I sent a message back saying no way but its still gets me going

  • Isn’t it lovely when your friends purposely hide something from you only for you to find out the day before the last day, the thing being so frustrating and horrible that you want to kill yourself?

    Because that’s me right now.

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