Our Heart Needs Warmth
April 24, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Loneliness, Guilt & Depression
One thing I miss is the physical warmth of being close to another person – a hug, holding hands, a smile. I miss the warmth that runs through my body, that feeling of complete unconditional love. How do I try and fill that gap…
Well, I try and reach out to family and friends more. For instance, Mum and I rarely hugged before my Dad died now we hug when I go in and when I leave. I had not realised that that physical transfer of love was so important. I now value a hug, a smile much more than I did before. Does it replace the love of my loved one, of course not…however it heals the pain slightly and also brings more value to the relationship. 
What do you do to fill that physical gap?
[photo from iStockphoto]
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