Today's prompt is to write a letter to your younger self, pre-trauma. What would you say to yourself? What advice do you think you needed back then?
Dear JoLynn at 6,
Please know that you will get through this. You are stronger than you think. Your resilience is astounding. Know that it wasn't your fault and you did nothing wrong. The road will be bumpy, but the destination will be worth it.
Even though there will be people who won't believe you, all the important people will believe and support you. Your truth is still your truth. Speak it!
You are not alone. Reach out for help. Don't hold the pain in. It only makes it scarier. It only makes it easier to overwhelm and consume you. The pain is only temporary.....don't let it delude you to finding a permanent way out. God has different plans for you.
You are destined to help others like you. To hold their pain and light their darkness. Your passion will become guiding others on their healing journeys. You will survive, I promise. And you will help others survive.
With lots of love,
JoLynn at 41
What does your younger self need to hear?
Dear 6th Grade Me:
ReplyDeleteYou will make it through everything. You don't have to resort to SI in order to have control.
You don't need to let the words your father says cut deep. It's okay to let them roll off more.
Keep talking. Keep telling people what is going on. If the first people don't believe you, tell more people. Keep shouting it until they can finally help you.
Your future is so bright. You are teaching people to love themselves as they are. You are going to be so confident in yourself, you don't have to wait to grab it. Grab it now.
You have support, even in the darkness.
Tons of love and hugs,
Heather at 29.
Thank you so much for sharing! Such powerful words! Take these words to heart and make sure your inner child still hears them! Take care of yourself!!
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