Through this global movement, scores of people hand out good will to strangers, people who – because of their culture or their loneliness – don’t tend to give, or receive, displays of affection. Text and photos by Olga Briasco Loneliness is a burden with a constant presence, and it is […]
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The need for affection
Under the slogan “Free hugs”, dozens of people will gather in Trafalgar Square on Saturday the 8th December, in the hope of easing the pain of those who feel lonely. When was the last time you noticed someone being affectionate? This simple question has led to the “Free Hugs” movement, […]