Daily Prompt: Explain why you chose your blog’s title and what it means to you.
Well the answer is quite simple. I started the blog a few years back on another blogging platform and then moved over to WP. I started because I desperately needed a sounding board. The blog was started when I was in the depths of a seriously bad bout of depression and a friend suggested a try blogging. It was good advice and I have been blogging ever since.
Why the name? Well, “Hope” is for me to remember that no matter how dark it gets, there is always hope. I gave myself a little star for surviving that bad state of depression, but I could not continue giving myself a star every time, so the star is there for every time I see hope through the dark and survive.
“The Happy Hugger” and the “hugs* is because I am a very affectionate person and I always feel so empty just leaving a comment without saying “ok, good bye then” so I decided to leave *hugs* when I leave someone else’s post that I have commented on. Unfortunately the *hugs* aren’t always taken up the correct way, so now I only leave *hugs* on another blog when I know for sure it is not a problem for that person and then of course when you come and visit my blog and comment, you will ALWAYS, but ALWAYS get a *hug* because I luvs ya 
*HUGS*
photo credit: Wooly Matt via photopin cc
Very clear. As if in black and white
Thanks Carol
absolutely!
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Happy? Hope? Hugs?
Radical concepts.
Great post as always.
Thank you, tim
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Well, if that isn’t just the cutest little picture ever!!!! I adore your blog and you bring brightness and joy to each day. Sorry that it started out due to depression but, I hope that it helps to know that you are making a difference in other people’s lives. Sending very big hugs back your way.
Thanks for those very big hugs and for your kind comment
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I started my blog for therapy reasons too, amazing how helpful it can be huh? Also, I was shocked to read that some people didn’t take the *hugs* the right way…weird? I dig it
So glad you like the hugs, Courtney
Blogging for therapy is really good.
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That’s a really good thing. I think I chose my title simply because I always end up blogging things that are a bit back dated, over and done with. Hence backblogger. It’s very Cancerian of me.
I like your blog name
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So cute cats,thank you so much
My pleasure
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Wonderful post!
Thank you so much
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Welcome!
It is too cute that the white-faced kitty has a heart on its nose. My son takes meds for depression. It’s not a dark depression anymore, but he still has issues with motivation and looking toward a future. It seems to be a lonely condition as there is nothing I can do to make it better for him…except hugs.
I wish your son all the best and just keep hugging him, it does work wonders.
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Of course. All you have to do is read this blog to know that answer. You’re a sweetheart!
Hugs to you!
Thank you Lorna, you know that you are a sweetheart too
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being a late comer to your wonderful blog I always wondered about these things, but what about Esperanza? *hugs*
Thanks for the kind words, art. Esperanza is hope in Spanish I think.
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that is fascinating! xo
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Great reason!
And personally, I enjoy seeing the *hugs* – here, on my site, and wherever I see you online.
Thank you so much, El. I’m so glad you like them
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And there’s yet another thing we have in common. Before starting my first online diary on my own homepage, I wrote a diary in a “depression community” together with other people who suffered from depression. That was my first experience with writing about my thoughts and feelings online and sharing it with others – and it helped a lot! and still does ..
Hugs to you
It is a great help for depression. We are bloggy sisters, Ocean
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P.S.: Your cats are so cute
Thanks Ocean, I got the pic online
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Nothing like blogging to get all the negativity out of your system. Big HUGS xxx
It is a good way of doing it, Dinxie.
*huge hugs to you too*
It is absolutely admirable sharing such personal things openly with us. I like your hugs!
So glad you like them
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HUGS to you too.
And to you, Newsy
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I’m here for my Tuesday hug.
Thanks
Cute kitties too
Well, here’s your big Tuesday *Hug* then, Phil
I love the Valentine Kitty and their friend with the white gloves!
They do look adorable
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Hugs are the greatest, and I love the reason for the star after hope.
Thank you Sarah
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Well, you are very aptly named ~ *hugs* always to you!
Thank you so much
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Love your blog! *hugs*
So glad you do
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I like the hugs too! One can never have too many …
You’re so right and they are free too
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This has got to be the sweetest picture ever! I’m glad I found your blog and I do enjoy reading it. It’s always interesting to see how people come up with their blog title. It made me a little sad to hear that some people don’t take the “hugs” in the right way. Never stop writing and never stop giving out your *hugs*.
I will always be happily hugging, thank you Gail
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I remember at first there was quite a little bunfight about the hugs you and others who copied you started distributing – but then people got very passionate about things on that forum, didn’t they?
Oh yes, passionately ridiculous in fact Col. There was a time also when I was doing the interviews and was accused of interviewing more men than women…now that really took the cake
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Wasn’t it silly? People got so worked up about things, and most times it was fun, but now and again someone got hurt which was the only pity of it.
CanNOT imagine anyone objecting to hugs… it’s not quite my style or comfort zone to pass them out here, I’m generally not the touchy-feely sort… but gosh, how could anyone object to a hug from a blogger?
One of those thing I suppose, Gunta
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Great choice of a name, it’s really full of meaning
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Thank you TA
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Great to know why it all started. Thanks for the insight into your world. Do you I call you Hope, “Hugs” or … Me I just love your blog…
You can call me, Hope, or hugs or even Michelle
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Luvs ya too Esperanza!!
*smiles* Thank you my bloggy friend.
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great job!!!! you do so well in expressing yourself
Thanks terry
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Aww, the picture of the pussycats is adorable and you are a wonderful person. I like your writings and your sensitivity. And here is a big hug right back to you… and a pawkiss from Little Binky
Thanks for that hug and also the pawkiss from Binky
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It’s nice to be loved (luved) luvs ya back,
Scott
Aw, thanks, Scott
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My blog is http://www.joyat60.wordpress.com. I thought I’d look for the joy in life, but I turned it into other stuff like reviews, thoughts, reminisces. I actually am thinking of writing another one blog, and changing the title. I think I’m eliminating too many other people who don’t care what an older baby boomer thinks.
I will pop over for a visit
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“Hugs”
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I’ve been following you blog for a few months now and always receive inspiration and hope. I also appreciate your honesty with us, your readers. I want to share your blog with my followers and have nominated you for the Liebster award. You may pick up your award at: http://sheridegrom.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/the-liebster-a…
Thank you so much Sheri, I appreciate the awards, will pop over.
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I love you your hope. And you story. And definitely your hugs. All people hugs are welcome in my world.
*hugs to you*
Thanks Wiley, I’m so glad you like them. What would we do in this world without lovely doggies like you
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Love the star, the hope, the {{{Hugs}}}. Love you, Esperanza.
Thank you Kozo. Love you too
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Blogger “hugs” are what keep me going sometimes, so I love your title and your signature. On the other hand, I’m not a real-time hugger. I suppose it all depends on how you are raised.
I wasn’t raised as a hugger though, but I do love giving out hugs.
Thanks Doran
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Awww.. Now who would refuse hugs from you.. You really come across as a very warm and affectionate person so am not surprised you feel like giving *hugs* to everyone who comes by at your space..
Thank you for saying that muZer.
Sending you *big hugs*
*Big big hug* to you too..
I’ve always enjoyed your hugs; in fact that’s what attracted me to your blog in the first place. Hugs are the best thing since sliced bread.
Hugs to you, Hopestar.
Thanks ad, I’m glad you like them
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*huggs* I especially liked your name *huggs* Anyone misinterpeting your name is ………, ……….. I didint have words. I started with fb after I lost the love of my life, the reason for living, and then I met you on your blog and I want to thank you for talking to me. I read you first and love the beautiful pictures you post. Hope for you to be a very happy hugger. Love you.
Thank you so much for your very kind words dear Rita, it means so much to me. Thank you also for reading…love you too.
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Tiny hug to you and hope you have a great day.
THAT picture is the epitome of “WHY”…I laughed just looking at those two kitties, it likes you just told them “Stop that!” and they both looked at you and said “WHY!” JUST GREAT!!!
Glad you like it, Shards
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that was supposed to say, it looks like…lol
and I wanted to add, I love the * part of your blogging name, what a sweet way to remind yourself of the strength and hope you have…as long as you have hope, you’ll get through it all just fine!
Thank you so much. Thats is so and the * says it all
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Thanks for stopping by my blog – and happy hugs to you….
Coral
Thanks Coral and to you too
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hopestar?…
Yep
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