The 10 Essential Hugs of Life
I called my wife when I reached the parking garage and told her my cancer markers were down. She was ecstatic and I could feel her hug through the phone as we talked about celebrating with an inline skate followed by takeout supper. We got home about the same time, and as the cats circled our legs we did a long snuggle hug in the hallway as we both silently purred like our cats. Hugs are essential for a cancer journey and provide a dose of joy in days that can be filled with anxiety, fear, and what feels like loss of life control. Roy Spence, has a book on hugs coming out in November that has an intriguing title, The 10 Essential Hugs of Life. You might consider pre-ordering the book, but don’t let that stop you from the 12 hugs a day, Virginia Satir, (psychotherapists & mother of family therapy) suggests is necessary for emotional health and personal growth.
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