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…

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

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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

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  • Never use honesty to hurt others. We’re not on this planet to express our every passing thought; we’re here to help others live. In a world with 7 billion other people in it, it’s important to keep some thoughts to yourself. It’s polite, like wearing clothes in public because not everyone wants to see your armpits.

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  • What Kate said 🙂

    It’s very likely that a moderator believed your opinion would have hurt others and whilst free speech is good if BlogClan was completely free speech it wouldnt be as safer place, swearing and slurs are censored, mean comments are censored and opinions that could hurt others are all deleted.
    I’m assuming your view against LGBT people is negative by the fact it was deleted, and whilst I am not against everyone having a different opinion, as some people’s religion does disagree, it also has a massive impact on me and my self esteem and general self worth to hear people speak out against the LGBT community as a Young Bisexual person who has struggled to accept herself. I believe this is why your comment was deleted as some people here are very sensitive to views like that, having had struggled with homophobic and transphobic parents or people around them it could ruin the safe and happy feel of BlogClan for them.
    I’m not saying you don’t have a right to your opinions I’m just saying that the blogteam only deletes comments when they believe that it could have a detrimental affect on the accepting and kind community that BlogClan is. To add on to my earlier point, many members of BlogClan are gay, bi, Pansexual, asexual, trans, non binary and lots of other identities including the moderators, so it has been decided as important to keep certain views hidden to protect many people.
    It’s just like Kate said, you wear clothes in public because not everyone wants to see people naked, and just like that you cover up some thoughts because not everyone is comfortable with seeing them
    If the secret truth will hurt more than help, then perhaps it should remain a secret

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  • I was going to go anonymous for this one, but I decided that I didn’t want to hide behind a fake name

    I constantly feel disconnected from BlogClan. I want to make new friends and there are some awesome people who I have barely talked to but I just… seem to have like a wall around me preventing anyone from getting too close to me or stopping me from going too close to anyone else or even moving from my little spot.
    I have 0 motivation to continue my Roleplay even though I’m filled with ideas and stuff I just go to the page and my mind shuts down. I just can’t get excited anymore. I think it’s because the idea is growing old for me. I’ve run that sort of Roleplay at least 3 times now and it’s just getting tiring.
    On top of that some people just frustrate me, I’m not going to say any names or why but I’m just generally feeling frustrated at the moment with some blogclanners
    I just feel like I’m not close friends with anyone here anymore, I have friends and they are all awesome but like I said earlier, I feel like there’s some wall between us

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    • You sound like you’re just lacking a bit of motivation. You know the Tests gang will be with you no matter what new role plays you make ❤️ And I’d consider you one of my closer friends, and if you wanna talk about some of those walls, please do. I’d encourage you to reach out to others, because even maybe just talking to them in general might broke those walls. Hugs 💕

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    • Sorry to hear that. <3 I don't know what to say about the whole Roleplay thing – I'm a bit nervous about them because I'm always shy around new things – but I could check it out, if that helps! If you're full of ideas, maybe the motivation will come back as you go along – you could write them down before you go to the page, and start small, easing your way in. And as Rainie said, maybe just shooting a quick hello to someone will help ease the wall. And if you're interested, I'm up for chatting! You can always note me on DeviantArt or message me the Wikia. 🙂

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    • Maple, I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way 🙁 I think a general lack of motivation and disconnectedness happens to all of us at some point. It’s awful, but we have people to help us through it. It’s okay to take time off. It’s okay to be distant for a bit. We’ll always be here to welcome you home <3 There's really no "cure" for something like this that I know of. I think it just goes away with time. If you want to talk to me, you know I'm always open and available. We love you, Maple <3 *huggles*

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    • I’m sorry, Maple. If I’m frustrating you in any way, I’m really, really sorry. What Cheetah and Rainie said, I think you’re lacking motivation. If you want to talk to me, or anyone, we’re open to talk to. We all love you, Maple *huggles*❤️

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  • Hi everyone.

    You know how I asked advice for my prophecy? Well, in the second draft it sounds amazing, but that’s all thanks to Dappy, Shadow, and most of all, Star.

    Here it is, if you want to see. 🙁

    When rain and thunder shake the earth,
    A hero will come forth.
    When treachery overshadows the land,
    A hero will prove their worth.
    Fur as white as the brightest moon
    Will save us when all hope fades to doom.
    War between dark and light,
    The broken pride must choose to fight.
    Only with the treacherous evil overcame,
    Shall fire be set to the rain.

    The lines “a hero will come forth” and “a hero will prove their worth” where both Star’s brilliant and perfect ideas. And Shadow suggested to take out “ness” at the end of dark. I feel so guilty that I couldn’t come up with this myself and now I’m taking other people’s amazing ideas… I feel like it’s not mine anymore. 🙁 🙁 🙁 I don’t blame you if you don’t want me using your ideas. 🙁 🙁

    I just feel so guilty.

    P.s. Sorry if I’m setting myself up for embarrassment if the italic doesn’t work 🙁

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  • opinions that could hurt others or cause serious arguments are usually not modded, sorry that it made you feel upset.

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    • It is our duty, as BlogTeam moderators, to keep a balance on the blog. We neither want to nor like to deal with unsavory comments or wording, but it’s something that we have to do for BlogClan’s users. It’s a thin tightrope to walk on, but we do it anyway, because in the end it’s not about us, but about all of you, who come to the blog 🙂

      For many people, BlogClan is a home-away-from-home, and if that’s how you see it, then we’ll welcome you with warm arms. At the same time, there’s thousands of things that could prompt people to come to BlogClan first, and they’re usually spoken about on this page, and so it’s watched very carefully. Very often, someone comes to this page and pours their heart and soul out into a comment – maybe they’re not expecting advice, but they just want to let it out. Sometimes, all they need is a hug, so if you can’t find anything to say, just give them a hug. It helps far, far more than most people realize 🙂

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  • I know it is not really serious as the others, but I feel betrayed…

    I was lied to….

    My seedless orange had seeds in it.

    I hope that if you are having a bad day this story on how I get betrayed cheers you up.

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  • Hello, BlogClan 🙂 This isn’t a small vent on my part, but rather some words from my heart that I hope will reach yours.

    You are amazing.

    I don’t think I say it often enough, but it’s true. Maybe you don’t think it is or maybe you even think my words are hollow, like I’m obligated to say them now that I’m deputy, but whatever you think of my words and I, this is what I think. You and I may not be national heroes or leading figures in the world’s many complicated subjects, but to someone out there, you are incredible; today, and forever forward, you are incredible to me.

    I can’t claim to know how much pain or grief you’re in; the Hug Page only gives people so much insight into the lives of other people. I’ve seen countless comments here that speak of insecurities, troubles, and doubts, and my heart goes out to all of you. Some people may even argue that I have no clue what I’m talking about, since it seems like I rarely come here if at all, but the fact of the matter is that people do come to the Hug Page for one thing or another. It can take a lot of strength and courage to open up to someone about things so deeply affecting you, and even more so to people you likely haven’t even met, and that strength is so, so admirable.

    You’ve made it this far with that strength of yours, and I know you can keep going.

    Love, Emberdawn.

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  • On a more serious note than my orange, I do have something on my mind I need to vent. I plan on running for Senior Warrior as soon as I spent one year in the clan. But I realized I didn’t really accomplish much in these 3 months. What am I supposed to say on here? That I am a failed theorist? The only thing that is notable is how I became a mentor to Clo. But it’s more on her for giving me this absolutely wonderful experience. All of the things I had on here were given, but I never really managed to give myself anything. Of course, I thank those people who gave me these opportunities, but I want to do something for once. The only thing I have given myself was a failed theorist career. Thank you for listening to my vent. Please have a nice rest of your day.

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    • Becoming a senior warrior is not based solely on your accomplishments – it’s on how you interact with others 🙂 The senior warrior title is (accidentally) a way to see how you’ve affected others positively by being active and around to help or chat with others.

      Never say that you’ve failed at something 🙂 It just means that there’s something out there that you’re even better at doing!

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    • You don’t need to have done something amazing that no one’s ever done before to become a senior warrior. Like Embix said, becoming a senior warrior is based on how you interact with others. You haven’t failed, and you’re an amazing person. When you run for senior warrior, I’ll finally check the page and actually vouch for the first time 😛 You haven’t failed at anything ❤️

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    • Plippy, you are not a failure. I feel like I see you around a lot, so it’s not like you’re inactive. And your Shaded Moss article was recently published, and an article is a great way to make a mark on BlogClan! I remember seeing it on the coming soon thing and I kept checking for it! *Hugs*

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    • Aw Plippy, first of all, you don’t have to do anything significant, you’re amazing just the way you are! And you’re not a failure, you’ve been the best mentor ever! I’m so glad you are my mentor! You already have my vouch! And guess what, I think you and I will have been on here for a year around the same time! We can run together, which will be ten times the fun! Please don’t feel unaccomplished, you’ve done so much for me already! 😀 *hugs*

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  • I’ll go into a little more detail later but I just need hugs right now.

    I wish I wasn’t so pathetic and stupid. I wish I was actually good at something that could make a difference in my life. I wish my parents trusted me more. I wish my sister would stop lying and acting like she’s older than me. I wish I was a better person.

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    • Star, you’re not a failure. You’re not pathetic. You’re not stupid. You’re you, and that’s enough, okay?

      You’re trying your best and that’s really what counts. Life really isn’t a competition, and you’re valid and valued just by being here day-to-day, okay? I promise you’re worthwhile. I know it might not seem like it, but there are tons of people who know and love and care about you. You’re worth so much to so many people, okay? Please don’t forget that

      I’m sorry you’re not feeling valued or cared for as much by your family. It sucks that you feel constantly compared to your sister. Try not to compare you two, though, since you’re two different people with different strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, etc. And that’s okay. *huggles*

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    • I don’t think you can be any more amazing!!!! Star, you are the brightest of all of the stars in the sky!

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    • Aw Star, you’re not pathetic and stupid at all! You are brilliant and so so sweet! I can tell you you have made a difference because you’ve made a difference in my days sometimes when talking to you has cheered me up. I know it’s small, but it’s very meaningful. I think you should sit your parents and sister down and tell them how you feel and how much it affects you. You might want to work out a program with your parents where you can get more responsibility in exchange for more trust. And you are a wonderful person. Believe me, I can’t think of any way you’re not. *huggles*

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    • Star, you’re not pathetic or stupid. You’re smart, and amazing, and the best part, you’re you! I agree with Wavey, I think you should talk to your parents and sister and tell them how you feel. You’re amazing, Star, and you’ll never not be ❤️

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    • *hugs* ♥️

      You’re not pathetic or stupid, and I know at least one thing you’re good at, like giving me advice that really helps. ♥️

      You’re already a great person, regardless of what your family thinks. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

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    • Star, I’m so sorry you feel that way 🙁 I know it’s easy to feel horrible about yourself. I promise you aren’t pathetic or stupid and I promise that we love you for just being you. I understand that you feel your talents won’t get you anywhere, but at this point? I don’t want you to worry about what you’ll do in the future. If you feel like your talents aren’t helpful, just wait until you’re older and one day you’ll find something that suits you perfectly 🙂
      I don’t know how to help you with your parents – could you try doing extra chores without them telling you? I’m sure they really love you and just don’t want anything to go wrong – I think most parents are like that!
      As for your sister, even if she acts older, try and act more mature around her. And if she tries to lie, maybe try calmly saying how that’s incorrect? I’m not really sure about your sister, since I’ve never had that issue.
      I totally understand the wishing you were better. I feel that way all the time. Welcome to the club! 😉 I use BlogClan as a place for me to be the person I wish I was in real life, because even if I can’t control my emotions around real people, on BlogClan I can and I end up feeling like a better person here.

      We love you Star <3

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    • you arent a failure until you stop trying, so keep trying and dont give up. parents can be protective, mine are usually pretty chill but there are still a lot of strict rules. it just means they love you. you are a good person and you are loved and appreciated, the blog wouldnt be the same without you

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    • Star, you are definitely not a failure, pathetic, or stupid. I’m sure you are good at lots of things, now you just have to seize opportunities to let those talents shine. As for you family, sometimes families suck. But you are absolutely not your sister, because you’re both unique in different ways that will be seen by different types of people. I know that BlogClan and irl friends aren’t the same, but just know that we’re here for you, and anytime you need to vent, we’re here to listen. <3 🙂

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    • I don’t even have any advice, but something I do know is that you are neither pathetic nor stupid. You are super talented. Especially at writing!!
      And, lastly, you are and amazing person.
      So huggles x ♾ for you ❤️❤️❤️

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    • You’re not pathetic, you’re not a failure, and you’re not stupid. You’re amazing <3 I’m sorry about your sister, could you talk to her? But really, you’re the best friend someone can ask for.

      Sometimes you may feel down, but
      Take a moment to see your true brightness,
      And you’ll find your true value,
      Right there, right inside you.
      But you’re everything to us.
      Learn to love yourself,
      Open your eyes to see your true meaning,
      See how much you’re really worth.
      Star, you are worth everything to us,
      Oblige yourself and see, that not only
      Me, but everyone else here, we care about you, never look down at yourself, but rather, compete with yourself. Who will be the better one? Your future self, or your past self? And you figure that out, by starting with your present self. <3

      (Btw, those on mobile, turn your screen sideways to see the poem 😛 )

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  • So, for the past couple of nights, my nephews temperature goes high, then goes low to about 94. something. He went to the er yesterday, but I found out they are thinking about keeping him in the hospital. I’m really worried and don’t know what to do. Please help me 🙁

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    • I’m sorry, Lightning ❤️ What Thunderheart said, the best you can do is not panic. I hope he gets better soon *hugs* ❤️

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      • Thanks, Pebblepaw. I am so lucky to have you as a friend🙂 and everyone else, too. Thanks

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    • I hope he feels better Lightning <3 As for what you can do, I think the best course of action for you right now is to trust the doctors, and don't panic. The doctors should know what they're doing, and they will definitely do all they can for your nephew 🙂

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    • Oh no, I hope he feels better soon!! All the people working at the hospital probably know what they’re doing. They’ve gone through a lot of training. *huggles*

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    • I’m sorry about that Lightning. All I have is to visit him and give him as much love as you can *Hugs*

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    • i’m so sorry Lightningshadow! Just take Thunderheart’s advice and don’t panic. Stay calm and try to act confident in front of your nephew so he doesn’t panic either.

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  • There’s going to be a typhoon in Taiwan soon, so if I suddenly disappear, which probably won’t happen because I’m using my dad’s WiFi hotspot, it’s because the typhoon wiped out the Internet. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine, I live in a safe place and my family and I have enough food and supplies. 🙂 The really annoying thing is that today I had to trudge through the rain to buy pack noodles and that my sketchbook got wet 🙁

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  • i feel like i’ve been exposed to too much information at too young an age
    lately my brain has felt clogged and i can’t just focus on things i find pleasing like i used to, there’s always something bad lurking in the back of my mind playing tug-of-war with whatever i’m trying to focus on

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    • I know Asp ❤️

      I think everyone has experienced that at one point. I’m a little unfocused at a young age. I realized all of a sudden how dangerous the world was last year, and I just kinda snapped. I get depression sometimes. I used to be super happy all the time.

      All I can say is to sit down somewhere quiet, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and push all those thoughts out of your head or to the very back of your head. It’ll go away eventually, I promise. Just try not to think about it too much. Pretend it’s a mosquito bite. If you think about it, you’ll want to scratch it. But if you don’t, you’ll be fine.

      *hugs* ❤️

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    • I know exactly how you feel!! It’s terrifying. I’m so sorry! If there’s a specific website or something that a lot of this information is coming from, lay off it a little and give yourself time to process. *huggles*

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    • I know how you feel, I remember in 5th grade and before I just wanted to know everything and was super nosy, and I don’t really do that anymore. I agree with Star and Wavey, you need to give yourself time to process, and sit somewhere quiet. *huggles* ❤️

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