Want some Oxy? A hug initiative I'm doing at Steemfest3 in support of Spoonies
If anyone would like an oxytocin hug from me (during SF3), please upvote this post at any % you're happy with, and you will get one from me and/or another Oxy Hugging specialist.
An oxytocin hug is a minimum 5 second bear hug that I will give you.
Just want to spread some love, have a great excuse to meet more Steemians and raise some awareness, especially after having a great insightful conversation and Spoonies with @soyrosa this afternoon. I've been having the most amazing time here at Steemfest3 and wanted to give back in some way :)
Currently the other Oxy Hugging specialists are: @techslut, @mrlightning (also offering massages!), @Teodora, @soyrosa, I'm sure more volunteers will pop up as we go!
All liquid rewards will be kept aside for @soyrosa's and her (chef) best friend's upcoming website/venture to help connect people and/or provide nutritious cooked meals to Spoonies and vulnerable groups in their local area.
A spoonie is someone who lives with any Chronic illness. You can read more about the Spoon theory here or just go chat to these inspirational Spoonies I know of and find out more :
I do not expect everyone currently at Steemfest3 to see this post, so I will absolutely be offering oxy hugs to randoms as well, and extras for my loves.
Resteem and share with anyone here at SF3 who needs a hug, if you want to help more :)
Let's Oxy it up for Spoonies everywhere, and let's enjoy the F out of SF3!
Much Love from Red
I’m sadly not in attendance, but “vote purchasing” some oxy for @blewitt if you see him!
Will look out for him! Hope he likes the surprise :P
@bryan-imhoff
She ambushed and tackled me. I tried running but she was insanely strong. Didn’t see it coming.
Mama says that, happiness is from magic rays of sunshine that come down when you're feeling blue...
Not ock-see-toe-sin...
Lol. Thx for spreading the love @bryan-imhoff
Looking forward to catching up once I’m back.
What people can't tell from my pic is that I'm actually massive, I'm surprised I didn't accidentally break your neck when I tackled you. Potential Oxy Hug gone wrong situation there..
She ain’t kidding folks.
But I’d do it all over again...because it’s you...
So like.. where's my comic book?
You didn’t get one in your goodie bag???
Awww you forgot! Yes I did get one in my goodie bag, but I am so sure you said you'd give me another special comic during one of our few drunken-ish conversations hahaha oh well it's coool!!
I can even teach an workshop how to give/share a proper hug :)
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Amazing! Everyone go find @Teodora for hugs
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Me! Me!
I'll even be nice to you too! :P
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I’m offering hugs for those in need as well <3
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Of course <3
I started steeming 2 years ago in "recovery"to give me something to focus on besides pain and fatigue. as it turns out I am still stuck home trying to gather my strength. I have not read many steemfest posts, getting to the local shops is a goal for me.
Just now after reading a post from @everlove, in which she remarked that said she was in bed at her home, rather than at steemfest for her bday this year.
I thought , One day I will make it to a meet up...
I then searched steemfest for the first time EVER and you popped up.
I'm taking my morning pain relief, sending you a virtual bear hug and am printing some of @everlove's collaborative pieces that I missed this year.
I also missed the deadline for submitting my art for steemfest, which upset me more than I expected. I don't use the term spoonie much , but I know what it is to be one. I think I only have one spoon sometimes. I set basic goals that I don't achieve. Trying to stay ahead , not just of the basic physical requirements, but the emotions of a fraction of a life lived is a challenge.
Today I an going to create a vision board / work using the images of collaborations I missed this year. A year that slipped away . I have my sights on next year. Not steem fest, but a year lived with increased hope and gratitude for my one bendy (I have EDS) spoon.
long time no read - so I am happy to have stumbled on you here (I write often on needleworkmonday, and I am the one with the migraines 💩💩💩💩, not sure you remember, as we did not interact so much) I send you a big virtual and wooly hug. And I love to hear from you and that you are holding up, although you have to fight pain.
So: HUUUUGGGGG <3
Are you kidding! Of course I remember, you are amazing! My inspiration!
I have been meaning to do some needle work posts (even though my things are half finished and crappy), I have been trying.
You are not a forgettable woman by any means, even from a scatter brain like me who is completely distracted by my own little world. I will gather and post all my half finished atrocities. I have one Cardigan / blanket with arm holes (half finished), and a buckled rag mat for my son's room (also half finished). My daughter asked me to make scrunchies (yes, like in the 80s they are back ), even some of them don't have elastic yet.
I did sew the button back on my husbands pants when it pinged off the other morning. Black pants and black button, red cotton. 😂
😘😘😘😘😘
Ohhh now I am blushing and feeling very warm and loved. And it is so great to hear you managed some projects - and it is totally indifferent if they are finished. You would not believe how many half-finished things I have lying around and there may be some projects in my shelfs which are so ugly/full of mistakes/completely unfitting that I close my eyes and pretend that they are not here :-DDD
And sewing scrunchies is lovely. I love to wear them and tried to make some, but they came out much to narrow.
And with the buttons.... they are my nemesis. I do not know why. I hate sewing buttons on, (but I love knitting cardigans - a contradiction - sigh) so kudos to you. You sewed the button on. For your husband. I often try to
persuadecoaxforce my husband to sew buttons on my knitted cardigans. He sometimes does it to avoid a marriage crisis (ok, I think he does it, because he is lovely).And black with black and red: I would call it art <3
Hug. My wife has fibromyalgia so I know a bit about what it's like to live with chronic pain. Sometimes you just need to take some time for you. Wish you success in achieving your goals. Hugs.
The 2 conditions have so many cross over symptoms and co morbidities, I sometimes wonder if they are the 2 conditions rheumatologist throw at you until they find the inflammatory markers.
My mother was diagnosed with fibro for years, now that my sister and I (and my kids) have this dx they think maybe she has EDS. She also has developed lupus and thyroid /parathyroid cancer, they are also frequent occurrences.
Send my sincerest gentle squeeze to her. She knows, you know me. The assumptions, prejudgement, underestimation of pain. xxxxxxxxx
She also knows how those judged as weak are warriors. Like the spoon bending magic heroines in this post 💃💃💃💃💪💪💪💪
Hugs and massages please!
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You're welcome to find me at any time. if I happen to see you first I'll offer :)
Deal!
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Deal!
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Found you :) hope you enjoyed it. Come find me if you feel like a refill. Hug.
I enjoyed it very much. Thanks!
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Glad your hVinr such a great time! You can loan my hug to Theodora !
MISS YOU!
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Upvoted you, but I'm not around for one of your hugs. Could have used one though.
Giving you a 20 second virtual Oxy Hug, feel the love <3
Love it. I'm so oxy deprived. Thanks. I feel better already.
You need to repeat it should we have a chance to meet at the London cryptocurrency show in April!
What a great idea!