A Thoughtful Way Home

 My shoulder was aching at work today and I asked a member of staff if she could rub it for me.
This she kindly did with some banter talk about her regular masseuse and boy did her hands feel good and my aches felt better after she had finished.
Apart from hugs at Sioned’s leaving do, I can’t think of when I last felt someone’s hands on me.
It’s a sobering thought 
I miss hand holding and phyicality  and everything in between     
I am resolved to book myself with a local therapist 
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17 comments:

  1. Hilary9:45 pm

    Your post resonated with me. I get Osteopathic manipulative treatments, which are much gentler than they sound, and one day I thought the same.....that this is the only time someone actually touches me, unless my grandkids or kids give me a quick hug. It's sobering.

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  2. happy hooker9:52 pm

    We all need a human touch once in a while. A deep, relaxing massage sounds good. Let all your cares and aches be soothed away. xx

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  3. Melinda from Ontario9:57 pm

    I'm getting up to give my husband a hug right now...as I head into the kitchen to mash the potatoes.

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  4. Melinda from Ontario10:04 pm

    And I'm sending you a virtual one.

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  5. Anonymous10:42 pm

    I know the feeling! I used to have a coworker who was really unselfconscious about touching others (in a totally non-threatening and appropriate way). So if he noticed that I was favoring my neck, he would ask if I wanted a back rub. It was so nice to have an opposite sex friend who just didn't give it a thought.
    Now retired, and since the pandemic more alone than is good for me.
    And your post reminded me how helpful a massage would be.
    Nina

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    1. John Going Gently11:25 pm

      I can understand why some people with questionable barriers can make many mistakes in this area

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  6. Susan10:53 pm

    There are many benefits of massage. I'm glad you are booking in.

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  7. Ellen D.11:08 pm

    Hope it helps, John.

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  8. Anonymous11:08 pm

    I am 64
    A lesbian living in New York
    Single
    4 30 years
    Don’t ask me when I was “ touched” last

    Lee🙁

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  9. libby11:23 pm

    Amen. Preaching to the choir John. If my grandchildren and children didn't hug me now and again I would never ever be touched. A hand to hold .....now that's a Xmas wish I make every year..........X

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  10. Gemma's person11:41 pm

    Me too .

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