I did look up a couple of professional cuddlers. I don't have a principle against paying for hugs but right now money a little tight. I hug my pets a lot more than usual. I hug my 2 grown children much more. I hug my wife's shoulder if she passes too close to me. I travel on business sometimes so I've sent messages to people remotely near my destination. None have responded yet. I don't have my pic in my profile as I am well known in a tiny town. I am proud I am taking positive steps in my life but not wanting to be open to the public with something personal as it would be taken wrongly. I try to send enc ouraging word to others to whom I feel a connection. We all need support in our noble quest so I keep thinking of ways of reaching out.