Dear Inner Child

Dear Inner Child,

Hi there, how've you been? It's been so long since we've talked, I don't know where to begin.

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Dear Inner Child,

I hope that you are near. I'll do more than just be present, I'll make sure that I'm here.

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Dear Inner Child,

Isn't it strange, after all these years? Even though we've grown up strong we still have the same fears.

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Dear Grown-Up Version,

I'm starting to feel well, but with the pain I have inside I'm still at times in hell.

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Dear Grown-Up Version,

Would you please hold my hand? I've been through your mental landscape, and all throughout the land.

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Dear Grown-Up Version,

We're still terrified. Through all the trauma, made-up drama, we're still mortified.

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Dear Younger Me,

We must let go of our pain. We've avoided harm and suffering, but those are not the same.

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Dear Younger Me,

Life goes on till no end. You and I are stronger now, ourselves we can defend.

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Dear Stronger Us,

Do you still think I am weak? I remember once you told me so, those hateful words you did speak.

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Dear Stronger Us,

Am I someone you hate? I remember you discarded me, believing I controlled your fate.

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Dear Little Me,

I admit those faults are of my own. I never knew the power and strength we had when we were little and since we've grown.

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Dear Bigger Me,

Please hold me by your side. I want to journey with you as we grow in lengths and strides.

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Dear Inner Child,

Please hold my hand and never let go. I'm here to raise you to make sure that we both have room to grow.

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Dear Grown-Up Version,

By helping me, help us to be mindful. Now, let us get our needs met by being honest and abandoning tactics detrimental to our survival.

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Dear Inner Child,

Could you forgive me for how I've been? I've treated you harshly and too sharply, but would you be my friend?

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Dear Grown-Up Version,

If I forgive you, I forgive myself. Now let's move on together, and get much needed help.