I chose the hug

I’ve fallen on hard times, there is a lot going on. Things could be even worse and I really hope they won’t go South even more. The biggest thing I’m struggling with is loving myself.

In this turmoil, I’m currently travelling back from visiting my daughter who lives with my sister at the moment. I had a row with one of my family members while they were taking me to my next means if transportation. While I was on the train I couldn’t hold it in any longer and started to sob a little. A woman that I didn’t know asked me if I was ok. I told her I wasn’t and that I didn’t know how to fix everything anymore. She said: “Do you want a hug or an opportunity to tell your story? I chose the hug. And she gave me a genuine, very big and long hug.

Now I am on another train as she had to travel further, but it’s very nice to know that there are little angels on our way. And that even though we are down and out, there is always someone who cares enough to give you a great big hug.

And I would also like to share the kindness of the family that is taking care of my daughter right now. At times, it’s very hard for me to accept their help, but still they keep on coming through. Even in the moments that I’m struggling to pick up on the ways in which they are trying to help. – Anon ❤