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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 โIโm having a bad day, I could really use some hugsโ, 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 explainedโโno matter the situation. Thank you so much for understanding <3
Iโm having a really bad start to the morning.
I just feel soโฆ numb. And stressed. School is getting harder and Iโm struggling so much with everything. Iโm embarrassed that I have such a bad GPA (3.4) by my insanely high standards and that Iโm just not as good a student as I used to be. I hate how I canโt get things done on time as my peers can, I hate how I donโt understand certain concepts that they seem to get on the first try, and even with tons and tons of help I STILL find ways to mess up in school CONSTANTLY. Itโs also been so hard to find things I enjoy anymore, like even Fiddler on the Roof practice is just exhausting and full of drama (the bad kind), and Iโm not as excited about things that normally make me super happy. I donโt even care at this point whether I make Cantate (the girls choir) or not, or about any of the new Star Trek shows that everyoneโs raving over on Memory Alpha. My schedule is the exact same every single dayโ wake up, go to school, forced socializing, musical practice, and Iโm so drained and exhausted by the end of the day. Most people just donโt get how hard it is to get up in the morning and function, and at this point I can barely do that. ๐
Hugs/advice plz?
*Hug*
DNM – hold for discussion
I need huggies ๐
I’m having lots of family troubles and not coping well. Hugs??? ๐
sending lots of hugs and good vibes your way <33
When yโall were talking about the autism thing, it made me thinking about something happening in my school. (Iโm not really upset with it anymore, but itโs still really rude, and i want to talk about it) Some kid (letโs call him FirPaw.) weโre talking to another kid and they both made ableist comments about another kid with special needs and him having AD/HD. I have AD/HD and this makes me really, really mad when people do this..like, so madโฆhugs please? Maybe a few cookies?
today in the morning, I told my friend I didn’t like a character as much as I used to, and I told her who my favourite character was, she said “bro why does it have to be him”
I just want to be able to like what I like
Wow, that sucks. Maybe you are just changing a lot. *hugs*
*hugs* Everyone should have a chance to express their opinions and have them respected <3
The talent show was yesterday. I was so nervous! The spotlights were too bright, the audience was so loud, and those student council members rushing around just made me even more nervous! When I played, Mom decided to be Mrs. Mistake-Counter, and she kept pestering me on how many mistakes I made and that it was even more than last time. She just kept glaring at me! Hugs/advice!
ofc! *Huggles*
*hugsss*
I’m sorry Rosi! Just remember you tried your best and that’s all that matters <3
*huggos*
talent shows are super spooky! it was really brave of you to do that :))) you did ur best and thats super great!!
Hugsss!!!!! Ur the best, Cherry! Everyone makes mistakes, that’s what makes u so special and amazing!
i have a friend who i’ve been having fights with lately. could i have a hug?
Yes sure! *gives a hug so hard that Cloudi sufocates*
*HUGS* don’t worry, you’ll figure things out ๐
*hugs*
*HUGGGS*
*HUGS*
Thatโs always the worst! Anything serious? Or just a silly squabble? *million hugs!๐
So sorry, I’m going through the same thing
HUGS(P.S., i like your name)
*hugssss*
I hope everything works out. <3
*hugggggggggggggggs*
gl!! im sure everything will be fine in the end :DD
Y’all I got a problem D:
I don’t wanna tell my friends I got a gf and I just disappointed my friends today because I turned down somebody else’s proposal to date.
But I’m scared to tell my friends I’m already in a relationship, I wanna keep it secret!
It’s not because I’m embarrassed of them it’s just one of my friends is really judgemental and if they find out they’ll go after me verbally. (Wait, is that embarrassment? Uh-oh)
*inhale* ANYWAYS! I’m ALSO in a custody battle between my dad and mom and it’s putting a lot of stress on me. I want to live with my mom and if things go as planned (Which I’m 99.9% sure will happen) I’ll be moving away from my friends and gf, BUT I want a fresh start so it’s not so bad.
Also, my stepmom is being really mean, and she talks badly about my mother, which makes me so ANGRY!!!! But what can I do about it? If I told her off that’d be disrespectful, and I’d never hear the end of it.
ALSO, my mental state has been going DOWN and I don’t know what to do, I have therapy and everything but sometimes I just get really depressed and won’t leave my room for days.
HELP MEEEEEEEEEE๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ
*hugs*
I hope everything works out for you <3
*hugssss*
I’m so sorry, Hopii. I hope everything works out <3333 remember you won't be feeling this way forever. we love you and we're here for you ๐
*hugs*
Oh my God, that sounds so stressful. Your stepmother is on your mother’s side? If she is, definitely tell your mom about it. If it’s on your dad’s side, you should still tell her. Also, your friends shouldn’t be angry at you just because you turned down somebody. It’s your feelings and your choice. Don’t be afraid to tell them that. That’s really all the advice I can offer, but I hope things start looking up for you. HUGSSSSSSSSS ๐
that sounds so stressfulll :((((( gl
*HUGGGGGSSSGSGSGS*
Recently, I have no motivation to draw. Everything I draw looks like trash in my eyes, and I just don’t feel like I can commit myself to do an art piece at this point. The thought of making a lineart, coloring it, then shading, plus special effects, makes me know that I’ll lose patience before the shading stage and that I’ll just give up. It’s so annoying, this feeling, but it’s so hard to get over art block, and I don’t know what to do. I have no idea what I want to draw, and when I draw a random character, choosing colors is so annoying, and the spur to create something spills like there’s a dent in my bucket. I want to draw someone else’s character, but I can’t find the right one to draw.
I know how silly and bratty I sound, but could I have some hugs/advice?
i’m so sorry, seven! i can’t draw at all :p so the closest thing to art block that i get is writers block. what i do with that is just write. even if its the silliest story ever or a scene from a book/movie i like, even if its terrible, i just write. sometimes it helps me to get over the writers block to just force myself to write anyway.
so maybe if you just draw a warrior character with a basic colour like brown tabby – even if you think its horrible – it’ll help?
ive never seen your art but i bet it’s amazing and the best way to get better is to keep on drawing. <3 i hope you get over the art block soon!!
Tysm, Silv <3
That sounds so horrible! I think you should just take a small break from drawing, but I bet something is going to motivate you, and you’ll have new inspiration! Also, I agree with Silv, I’m sure your art is amazing! ๐
Tysm, Olli <3
*hugs* Iโm sorry, Seven! I had a longgggg art block too, and Iโm also impatient. My advice is to honestly doodle random outlines on paper. It sounds weird, but when I finish homework and stuff, Iโll randomly doodle an outline to practice drawing heads in the corner of it and suddenly have a cool new character Iโm obsessed with drawing ๐Another thing, I hardly ever color in my art unless Iโm completely bored and have all the time in the world, so I recommend just putting all those details off until you have nothing else to do. If you donโt know what to draw, you could also always think of opening up requests! Those can get stressful, but it helps me to just at least have something to do and at least know what I want to draw. Hope this helps! Iโm sure your art is amazing! ^^
Thanks for the advice <3
*huggss*
oof art block is the worst. good luck!
*huggos*
I haven’t seen my crush for a year, and my heart is aching for him. sorry if i’m being kinda soppy ๐
*hugs* Aww I’m sorry Ferny ๐ It can be hard missing someone you like or love. Hope you’re doing okay. Have some cookies. ๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช
thank you ^^ *munch munch*
*hugs*
*Hugs. Did he/she move? Or just vacation? Or just haven’t seen in a while?
he left to Indiana for college ;-; we’re 3 years apart (I live in California)
California twinsss
ooh!!!
Make that Cali triplets! Also ferny, I hope you feel better, I don’t have any love advice.
ty and yayy triplets! Cloudypaw/song is from California too, so that would make us quadruplets! ๐
*hugs* *hugs* *hugs* *hugs* *Hugs*
I’m so sorry, Ferny <3 I understand the feeling of missing someone you haven't seen in a while. It gets better with time, trust me <3
Cookies for you! ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช ๐ช
thank you Silvie, they’re delicious ^^
Here is some cupcakes to help you feel better๐ง๐ง๐ง
thank you! *casually gets stomach ache from eating 53 cookies and 3 cup cakes* oof :0 they were yummy ๐
Sorry if this offends some I am trying to be as non offensive as possible: So I go to a christian school, and I am a Christian. I am personally straight, and everyone at school HATES on LGBTQ people, and make jokes. people who are Christians may understand with me that the Bible says to love everyone, like even If you don’t believe in it don’t be so mean, and its very irritating. Hugs??
That’s really unfortunate I’m sorry you’re having a bad time. Just know there is a big community of christians who are supportive to the lgbt community out there and you’ll definitely find people who’s views align more with your own in the future. Hugs!! Hopefully they won’t keep being too hateful about LGBT people
*Hugs* I’m a Christian and I can say with certainty that, like Ezra said, there are plenty of Christians out there who are supportive to the LGBT+ community even if not fully agreeing with them, and what the people in your school are doing is wrong. It’s totally fine to disagree with someone, especially if you’re taking your views from the Bible. What’s not fine is to be mean and hateful about it. *Hugs*
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I’m sorry, Swift. I get how frustrating that must be. Like Ezra said, there’s a huge group of Christians who support LGBTQ and are even in the LGBTQ community themselves! Maybe when they get older they’ll come to realise that the way others identify doesn’t affect them at all, but until then, just know that their views aren’t mirrored by everyone <333
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I recently started my period and I always get horrible cramps, but right now they’re worse than ever. I’m seriously on the verge of crying right now it hurts so much, I took some painkillers but they aren’t helping. I’m waiting for some tea to finish heating up but I’m still in so much pain right now. Hugs/advice?
OMG that sucks! I had mine a couple Moons (wow, I’m a pure warrior cat) ago, I was gonna suggest Tea, as they always helped me with my cramps, but it doesn’t help my other friend, so idk if it works for everyone. HUGGSSSSSSS!
oh that suckssss :(( I just went through that again yesterday, the cramps are terrible *hugs* have some ice cream๐ฆ๐จ
Ice cream :00 *casually eats then gets brain freeze* โฆoops.
uh oh ๐ have some coffee โโโโโโ (maybe you are already?)
Never had enough coffee :DD *sip sip sip* tyyyy
*hugsss*
I’m so sorry, Squirtle! Periods suck ๐ Maybe apply heat to the sore bits with a hot water bottle?
Me too, Squirtpaw, me too. ๐ *hugsssssss*
I donโt have much advice because Iโm in the exact same situation, but hereโs all de huggos in the world *hugsssss*
*hugs for you as well*
I donโt have my period yet but I can offer you some freshly baked cookies ๐ช๐ช๐ช
*Hugs* That sounds awful, sorry Squirt! i havent had my period yet but I’ve heard that taking a hot bath or simply putting something warm on the cramped area will help. ๐ *Hugs*
Could I have some advice?
So the school musical, Fiddler on the Roof, is coming up in like less than a week. Iโm so nervous, and I have a whole other sorta-problem on my tail. One of the seniors, my fellow castmate (letโs call him Eaglestrike) and I have a certain dynamic going on. We get along super well and weโre husband and wife in a few of the scenes, but I have a feeling that our โshowmanceโ might be more than thatโ Iโm completely in love with Eaglestrike. Heโs cute, funny, kind, slightly cocky *ignore me being completely illogical for minutes* and I donโt know if he feels the same wayโฆ I mean, if he did, I wouldnโt be surprised, but alllsssooooo heโs a senior and gonna graduate soon, and I donโt want to be involved with any seniors who I KNOW are gonna leave me but I canโt help but feel feelingsโ GOD I HATE EMOTIONS. ๐ซ
Also my vocal audition is on Monday and Iโm sooooo nervous because my voice has been sore and rusty and dry and Iโm worried Iโm not gonna do well and idk. I just REALLY hope I get something beyond Mixed Choir because I know Iโm ready for more than that. But if my teachers donโt feel the same way Iโm toast.
Hugs/advice? ://
*hugs* I wish I had advice but I donโt ๐ I know youโve got this tho Breezo! ^^
*hugssss*
I have no advice for the Eaglestrike thing, sorry ๐ i would suggest just seeing how things progress between you two? You don’t have to make any decisions now <3
And good luck! I know you're going to do amazing Breezy! Maybe rest your voice for a bit and try a lemon-honey drink to soothe your throat?
*hugs*
*Hugs* I don’t have much advice, but for your voice definitely drink a good glass of water before your audition and try to avoid dairy products, since they’ve been known to damage the vocal cords. You’ve got this, Breezooooo ๐
My friend is in a really bad situation right now, and Idk if I’ll ever get to see her again. I’m really worried.
Hugs?
*hugs* โคโคโคโคโคโค
*hugs*
Sending many hugs, Bri.
*hugsss*
I hope everything works out <33
*Hugs*