Hi Red_Flamingo,
Sorry to here you are feeling bad about that. And feeling rejected. I bet that would have hurt. I think sometimes even if we think the answer might be a no, it still hurts to actually hear that.
I totally understand what it's like to feel touch-deprived. I definitely feel that way often too. If I could, I would give you a hug because I think it can make such a big difference to someone's health. Both mental and physical too in a way.
I haven't tried self-hugs. Maybe I will sometime. But yes, it makes sense it wouldn't feel the same.
Just a reminder: it's ok to cry and your emotions are completely valid. It's normal to feel that way sometimes.
