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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[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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YoungMinds UK (Mental Health Support): 0808 802 5544
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) UK: 0800 58 58 58
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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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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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  • This week has been a bit of a rollercoaster 😛
    I’m just really feeling terrible right now though, I really don’t feel like there’s any point at all. I know it will get better, but it just feels so impossible adsjlfjslfsjcld.

  • On Scratch, I decided I was going to try voice-acting. And I looked on it, and there were no female parts so I thought ‘I’ll audition for the male villain for a laugh’ and guess what! They said I was perfect! So that was fun, and I told my friends. One of them laughed (kind-heartedly, it was a joke) at the fact I had said some Warrior Cats nonsense, one of them said it was great, and the last one was the one that hurt me. I told her, and she went ‘mmm’. I told her a bit more, and as soon as I was finished she starts talking about HER audition and how she’s so excited. And I’m just kind of upset now because I know she doesn’t care.

    I care about her audition, and she talks about it everyday. I just kind of want her to be happy for me.

    I’m being stupid, I’m sorry.

    • It’s not stupid to want people to be happy for you! I’m glad your audition was good. Maybe you should tell your friend you are happy for her but ask if she could be more happy for you? Just tell her how you feel.
      Hope it works out! *Hugs*

  • Hugs for anyone who needs them! Plus some very unnaturally high positivity. Remember that BlogClan is always here for you!

  • Okay so I have issues.

    1. My mom is dealing with drama in our family. She’s. it getting me into it, but it exists. She is drained and stressed, rightfully so. But she’s taking it out on me. Bramble had an accident outside of the litter box and my mom blamed it on me “not doing it well enough”. Truth is, it happens all the time, no matter what. My cat Coco at my dads does it no matter how clean his box is. She then acted very patronizing about it by pointing it out to me when I was about to clean it… when it was right in front of me… and when I instinctively retaliated with an “I know”, she grounded me for the day (I shouldn’t be on here, should I?)
    2. I feel pressured from my mom to read KotLC. Why? It’s a long story of her forcing me to read books to an uncomfortable level. I like reading, but let me do it on my own instead of your own agenda. She started doing it when I was nine, and it got to the point where I would just pretend to read the books to fulfill her endless demands (I’m telling the story on the Tavern). Anyways I’m starting to feel it with KotLC. I saw it at the bookstore and told her some of you read it and she spun it into buying it for me. I haven’t read it yet because I was busy and reading Graystripe’s Vow, but she is already asking me if I want the next one. And if I do, I’m afraid she will go down the rabbit hole of forcing me. And I don’t want that.
  • I kind of feel bad that I’m posting a lot here, but here goes:
    So like 5 days ago I joined a hamster care forum called Hamster Hideout. Since I’ve joined I’ve learned that all of the hamster food I’ve been feeding my hamster is bad. It’s very confusing and good food has to have certain percentages of fat, fiber, and other stuff. It’s just so overwhelming and as usual,my parents refuse to get some good quality food not trashy Kaytee stuff and don’t give me any support when it comes to this.

    edit: I managed to get my mom to get me one thing but the other food that he needs is quite expensive so idk wht to do.. its like $38

  • Okay, so I have a problem. This might sound odd, but I have like really tough skin on the bottom of my feet. I fell into the habit of cutting it off with scissors, and it usually doesn’t bleed. But last night, I don’t know what came over me, but I cut too deep, and my foot started bleeding, a lot. I didn’t know it was so much because it was pitch black, but I went to the bathroom, with my foot in the air. When I got there, I sat down on the floor and tried to look at it, and that’s when I saw how much it was dripping. Like, it was a pool of blood just on the floor of the bathroom, it literally looked like someone had just been murdered. I don’t have a problem with blood, quite the opposite. I stuck a tissue on my foot and looked at the carpet outside the bathroom, and there was drops of blood there. I kinda panicked, and stuck some wet tissues on the spots, but it was a legit trail of blood all over the carpet. My mom eventually came up, and got so mad at me, but I’m really good at hiding my emotions in front of her, so she didn’t really know how panicked I was. Basically, if it was during the day she would probably yelled at me, but it was 11:00 at night, and she didn’t want to wake my little sister. She got it cleaned up, but basically didn’t care that I bled that much. She was just worried about her precious carpet, and when she asked how my foot started bleeding, I lied and said I picked at it instead of cutting it. Then she got mad at me for not putting lotion or something on it so I wouldn’t pick at it.
    Now, we have a bit of a fake relationship. No one in my family really knows how I really feel ever, and I always feel like I have to please them, and not enjoy our time together. I like being alone. I don’t even know if I want to have a closer relationship with my mom, because that would mean sacrificing my reputation as a private and composed person, instead of the mess I am inside. I don’t even know what to do, I thought about taking my life last night. Please, I need some hugs and advice.

    • Well, first of all, don’t cut your feet, especially in the dark because that’s an accident waiting to happen. Do what your mom said and put lotion on instead.

      Don’t think about taking your life, you have much to live for, even if you don’t know it yet. <3

    • Hugs! Instead of cutting off your skin with scissors, maybe you could put Vaseline or a lotion of some sort on your feet. You don’t have to always please everyone. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • Lots of hugs for you, Lion! That sounds really tough. I know conversation is tough, but try explaining how you feel with your mom, or at least link your feelings into a story or idea if you’re not quite ready for that. I’m sure she cares for you and wants you to be safe. Just reassure her you weren’t putting yourself or anyone in danger and I think you’ll be ok. If you enjoy cutting or continue to do it, try and reach out to someone you trust, because that is rough and it always helps to have help. Lots of love, and hang in there! 💕

      • Thanks Astersong! I’ll try to do the story thing, it sounds like a good idea.
        I’m working on a Warriors Fan Fic right now, and I’m thinking of including a lot of how I’m feeling with one of the main characters. thx again, you’ve really helped

    • Your a lot like me… I don’t do some things bc it might ruin my reputation, and I like my reputation in the family right now. I don’t want to get very close to my family either, and my favorite thing is being alone. Whenever I talk to my mom I get frustrated, bc she always assumes something, and makes wild accusations, so it’s hard to talk to her. And my dad verbally abuses us whenever we do something wrong when when were working with him. He doesn’t go as hard on me since I’m a girl, but that 1 reason make’s me hate him a lot, so I don’t even try to become closer to him.

      My only advice is to not use scizzors again, and just use lotion. Or you could try getting out of the habit of messing with your feet so you don’t get tempted to cut them again😛

      • Wow yeah the rep thing is exactly how I feel! I’m so happy you get it
        I’m sorry about your dad *hugs*
        thx for the advice 🙂 <3

  • Umm Please Help, I’m kind of panicking.
    My science teacher lets call her Dewleaf. We have Exit Tickets we are supposed to do every week, and she doesnt write it on the whiteboard so im forgetting. I missed the August 24-28 exit tickets and that gave me a big fat ol 0, and one for last week. its kinda freaking me out and i have another one for an experiment lab sheet thats a 0. i dont want to tell my parents b/c they expect me to have good grades so please help im really panicking

    Edit: I talked to Vixenleap, my mom, and she isn’t that mad. I turned in the experiment lab sheet, but I still have 2 0s. She just told me to write it down in my planner always and to talk to Dewleaf.

    Edit 2: I told Skyjump, my dad, and he isnt really mad either. I’m still VERY panicky..

  • I need hugs and advice. Today my dad banned Blogclan, and blocked the website from my laptop, and our family computer. So now the only device I can use to go onto Blogclan is my ancient iPad that hasn’t been updated in ages. He said that I can’t use blogclan because i spend way too much time on it apparently, and also because it is “unsafe”. ☹️

    • I get it. My parents are strict with technology too. I’m sure he’s trying to protect you, but compared to some internet sites out there, blogclan is pretty safe. Just don’t give out personal info that someone could trace you with and you should be ok. Lots of hugs, and hang in there! <3

    • Maybe after a little bit of time you can bring it up to him again. Calmly explain that there are moderators who make sure the blog is safe for everyone. You could even compromise, maybe you’re only allowed 30 minutes a day or something, and he could watch you as you’re on it so that he can see for himself. <3 I’m sure if you made those two suggestions yourself and abide by them he will come to understand.

    • Oh dear! I secretly signed up for BlogClan and didn’t tell my mother until a few days ago when I finally told her because I knew I had to tell her at some point and I knew how safe BlogClan is, and I explained to her how safe BlogClan is. I can think of a lot of ways of how BlogClan is safe that I explained to her, but there are too many to list! My advice is, try to explain and show him how BlogClan is a very safe blog. Get him to unblock the website so you can show him proof that it is safe! Don’t on that iPad of yours because then he will take it from you if you fail to convince him. Good luck on that! And if you have no luck in convincing your dad that BlogClan is safe, good luck hiding the fact that you’re secretly on BlogClan with your iPad, and here is a hug *huuuuuuugs* 🙂

  • [Mod edit: this comment talks about mental illnesses and suicide. Please read at your discretion.]

    Okay. So.
    I just found out a couple days ago that my Great-Aunt (who’s been dead for a while) killed herself. She had a mental illness, but I never knew. And now I feel so bad because I’ve kind of been thinking about that some. And now I don’t want to and don’t know how to feel about my Aunt.
    And I got sunburned while I was at the pool with my friend. And it hurts. A lot.
    So if anyone has any advice or hugs, I really need them.

  • Okay, I just need to vent. I’m sorry, guys.

    My friend (let’s call her Starpaw) has been acting… strange. Unkind, even. I posted this and it got buried but she wasn’t happy for me at all when I got a voice-acting part, and today, she went to ‘pretend’ to hit me and I blocked it with my arm because if someone went to hit you that’s what you’d do and then she said “You need to stop hitting me, Ttera!”
    Yesterday I was a bit annoyed because there’s this bully (gonna call her Frostypaw because these are the names I picked the last few times) in school, and her and Starpaw have been besties for a while now ALL THE WHILE FROSTYPAW HAS BEEN BULLYING EVERYONE and Starpaw just said “she’s been through a lot!” AFTER THERE WAS BLOODSHED.
    Oh, but now the bully’s gotten round to HER and suddenly Frostypaw’s so mean! It’s just like… I’ve been bullied, and Starpaw’s only actually realised that Frostypaw’s a horrible person when SHE’S involved.

    And I’m sad now 🙁 .

  • Guys, Imma vent a bit here.
    I don´t know why, but I feel like no one likes me. Everywhere I go, no one looks at me or pays me any mind. I feel like an empty void wherever I go. And to make matters worse, I feel like Im starting to get sick. Just a little sneezing, but still. I need a hug, but don´t deserve one.
    Anyways, thank you for reading.

  • This is probably going to seem really stupid compared to other people’s problems, I’m scared. Yesterday there was really bad wind, and it was supposed to continue today, which it is but it’s not as bad. But I’m still afraid that if the winds pick up the trees might crash down on our house, and the trees are giant around my house. I’m also afraid of the California wildfires, even if I don’t live in California, I live right by California. Yesterday I could see the smoke in the air

    • Do the trees have giant trunks and have large roots? If so, it’s doubtful they’ll fall. And even if they do, if you’re inside your house they can’t hurt you.

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