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Some of Sam’s ramblings in longform— Samblings, if you will!

 
 
 
 
I'm Finally Running Group Cuddle Events (and it's probably not quite what you think)
I'm Finally Running Group Cuddle Events (and it's probably not quite what you think)

We’re finding a way for those ready to cuddle and those that still want to connect without touch to participate and not feel like an outsider.

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Samantha VarnerinMay 24, 2023
Upcoming Changes To My Private Practice (Effective 1/23/23)
Upcoming Changes To My Private Practice (Effective 1/23/23)

These are some big things happening soon

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Samantha VarnerinJanuary 12, 2023
What's Definitely NOT Okay in a Professional Cuddling Session (that real people actually asked me for)
What's Definitely NOT Okay in a Professional Cuddling Session (that real people actually asked me for)

I can’t believe I actually have to make this list.

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Samantha VarnerinSeptember 23, 2022
What's Generally Okay In a Cuddle Therapy Session With Me (That You Might Be Afraid to Ask)
What's Generally Okay In a Cuddle Therapy Session With Me (That You Might Be Afraid to Ask)
SessionsSamantha VarnerinSeptember 14, 2021
Things Aren't Going to Be the Same and We're All Adjusting
Things Aren't Going to Be the Same and We're All Adjusting

We’re getting closer and closer to out of this pandemic and getting closer to having the lifestyle we used to have. So no, things aren’t going to be the same. And that’s okay. We’re all adjusting, and we’ll all find a way to make the world—and our worlds—a better place as we do.

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Samantha VarnerinJune 21, 2021self-care, pandemic
Reopening For Really Close Contact
Reopening For Really Close Contact

Here are my reopening measures and expectations after the pandemic.

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Samantha VarnerinJuly 23, 2020coronavirus
Use the Fine, Special Stuff In the Back of Your Closet Just Because You Can
Use the Fine, Special Stuff In the Back of Your Closet Just Because You Can

During the past few months while I’ve been inside, the days seem to blend into each other and no day felt special. Until I found my stash of fine clothing, luxury jewelry, Sephora makeup and designer scents...

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Samantha VarnerinJuly 16, 2020self-care
Holy Sugar, I'm 30!
Holy Sugar, I'm 30!

I’m happy with where I’ve been at this point in my life, but it certainly is not the path that 18 year old me could have even remotely predicted.

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Samantha VarnerinJuly 9, 2020
If You See Me, Wear a Mask: Why We Need to And How to Make it Better
If You See Me, Wear a Mask: Why We Need to And How to Make it Better

It might seem silly to do it. I agree with that. And yet this is our new normal until we have an effective treatment.

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Samantha VarnerinJuly 7, 2020coronavirus, reopening
If You're Alone for the Holidays, Watch This...
If You're Alone for the Holidays, Watch This...

Many of the people that seek me out in July are usually the ones that are left behind among all the summer excitement.

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Samantha VarnerinJuly 2, 2020
2020 Curveballs
2020 Curveballs

Between COVID-19, recession, possible depression (in more ways than one), George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and everything else in between…

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Samantha VarnerinJune 25, 2020
Who Do You Think You Are? (That's a Legit Question, Not a Threat)
Who Do You Think You Are? (That's a Legit Question, Not a Threat)

When I say “who do you think you are?” I’m sure many of you read that much like any other people would: with a bit of a sinister, threatening tone.

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Samantha VarnerinJune 18, 2020book, identity
Six Steps Before I Even Consider Doing a Cuddling Session
Six Steps Before I Even Consider Doing a Cuddling Session

Things are re-opening all around us now, and my phones are ringing and my email filling up with the same question: “When will you open up again?”

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Samantha VarnerinJune 11, 2020guide, pandemic
White People: Right Now We Need to Accept and Learn
White People: Right Now We Need to Accept and Learn

Now is the time for two things for us white people to do: to accept that we are not perfect, and to listen and learn from black people.

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Samantha VarnerinJune 4, 2020black lives matter
I've Never Felt Anxiety Before Until Now...
I've Never Felt Anxiety Before Until Now...

My mind kept going back to the pandemic and what was going on with it now. “Can I do something about it now? Is the curve flattening?

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Samantha VarnerinMay 21, 2020anxiety, comfort, care, coronavirus
How is Cuddling a Self-Care Act?
How is Cuddling a Self-Care Act?

You see, cuddling may take at least two people in order to do it, but that doesn't mean that it's not something you need for yourself.

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Samantha VarnerinMay 7, 2020
Relationship Troubles? Start with Dropping your Drama Llama
Relationship Troubles? Start with Dropping your Drama Llama

If someone says “Hey, that’s not okay” or sets any boundaries in a relationship, these people automatically act as if it was the worst possible thing to happen. Oftentimes, the person will shut down and leave the relationship…

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Samantha VarnerinApril 30, 2020relationships
How Comfortable Am I In My Own Skin?
How Comfortable Am I In My Own Skin?

The answer is a bit more complex than cuddling with people for a living (in fact, sometimes that spikes my self-consciousness).

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Samantha VarnerinApril 24, 2020acceptance, self-conscious
What is Self Care?
What is Self Care?

In the past, when I told my clients to really give themselves a chance to do some self-care, they often grumble and waive their hands around and go “Yeah yeah yeah.”

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Samantha VarnerinApril 16, 2020self-care
What is Toxic Masculinity?
What is Toxic Masculinity?

I think this term has gained such popularity in the everyday language now that many people probably don't know what it actually means anymore.

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Samantha VarnerinFebruary 27, 2020Masculinity, relationships
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