LaSonya M. Johnson
LaSonya M. Johnson, the founder of the H.U.G.G. Life movement, opens her personal journey with remarkable transparency, sharing how the devastating loss of her 14-year-old niece and the life-altering transitions that followed - including a move across states and cultures - sparked an urgent call to bring emotional healing through touch. What began as a coping practice during grief evolved into a movement of purpose and power, inspiring people to reconnect with themselves and others through the intentional practice of hugging.
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Enterpenuer
Believer
Inside this engaging and beautifully designed book, readers will discover:
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The science behind hugging and its impact on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health
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Real stories and testimonials that illuminate how hugs have restored relationships and uplifted broken hearts
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A 30-Day Hug Log to help readers mindfully track their hugging experiences and reflect on the impact
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Creative ways to give and receive hugs—from comforting to celebratory to self-hugging practices
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A call to action to reclaim hugs as a healing ritual in homes, churches, communities, and everyday life
Whether you are a counselor, ministry leader, caregiver, parent, or simply someone searching for more connection in your life, H.U.G.G. Life offers a timely and tender reminder that healing can begin with one genuine gesture. With a tone that is both compassionate and empowering, this book is more than just a read - it is an experience, a movement, and a call to show up for ourselves and each other in the most human of ways.
