I frown at the thought. It is at least partly his fault that I am being tortured, but would I have reacted any differently if I grew up like him. He never mentioned even that his parents would hug him, he found it strange when he and I hugged for the first time. I thought he was surprised by my reaction. My parents hugged me everyday, multiple times. Gave me a kiss on the head, grabbed my hand. All these moments to show their support, or just because they could. 