About this Piece: "With Little Me"

Trauma can leave behind wounds at the ages they are experienced. Sometimes as adults we don't realize the younger parts of ourselves continue to hurt until they demand to be heard. It is up to us to listen. When we take the time to really look at our younger self, listen to what they have to say, hold them, offer them the understanding and grace they weren't given, give them the love and protection they needed, that is when we can repair the past hurt. That is when we can connect with and wholeheartedly embrace ourselves in one of the most sincere, compassionate ways. Healing and resilience blossom when you show up for the little you in the way they needed most. When you help water the plant from their pot that an event chipped away at.