VariableY said:
Not hugging, just embracing for the impact of downvotes

I think the word you're looking for is "bracing". To "embrace" means to hold close or hug, while to "brace" means to prepare or plant firmly. You "brace for impact" to prepare for it.

Watsit said:
I think the word you're looking for is "bracing". To "embrace" means to hold close or hug, while to "brace" means to prepare or plant firmly. You "brace for impact" to prepare for it.

Makes sense. English isn't my first language.