Held

You know how when people are in car accidents or some other sort of incident where trauma is involved the MDs wrap the people in a blanket afterwards so they don't go into shock...I have a theory...and run with me on this one. I'm sure there are many reasons for it, you know, to keep their body temperature in check, etc. But, I have this theory that maybe another reason it keeps them from going into shock is the feeling that they are protected. Think about it...something surrounding them but a non-threatening object. You know when little kids get scared they sometimes curl up into a little ball or pull there knees up close to them. How a hug from someone you trust can make you feel so protected and safe. I don't know, I suppose it's not really a very well thought-out theory but I just think it's amazing how much power being held has. Rocking babies born from drug-addict moms, simply being near and spending time with orphaned kids who have never known what it is to have parents who love them, etc. It's amazing.