Everyone is entitled to be hugged by their parents. If you need it, go get it. They might not realize it and you have to open their eyes. Many people were brought up in cold environments especially after the war. Some parents were extremely affectionate and some were afraid to be because they were afraid they would lose those they loved too much. Don’t lose out. I had a very shy client that lacked self esteem and self confidence. She could barely speak up and tell me what was bothering her. A lot had to do with her relationship with her mother. I told her the same thing. I told her if she needed a hug from her mother she should ask for it. She did. Her mother was so shocked but of course accommodated. She said her mother cried. She didn’t even realize that they weren’t hugging and that her daughter needed it so badly. Her other kids were NOT like that.
B”H that girl is married today with children.