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Skin Hunger from Movies, Books, and TV

Posted in Emotional development on Nov 29th, 2020

About once a week I walk into a store, look around, and ask myself if I am going insane. The masks and the loss of intimacy still freak me out. Yes, I wear masks. Yes, I want everyone else to wear them, too. There’s nothing natural about a mask, though. (And I’m not even talking […]

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The Summer of Touch

Posted in Emotional development, Friendship, parenting on Sep 6th, 2012

Anyone who hangs out with me knows I am not as touchy-feely as the average person. It is what it is. Last year I noticed Big Girl seems to be taking my lead, stiffening up when kids hug her and avoiding physical contact unless necessary. It’s come up in the past, but it really hit […]

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