If I Could Tell Her

Originally shared March 9, 2023 on Patreon.

If I could tell little me something, I would want her to know that she is already enough. That her value is not tied to high grades or gold medals. That her sensitivity is a gift, not a weakness. That she does not have to work for love or prove that she belongs. (And that my glasses were actually very stylish.)

I recently made this photo my phone background to remind myself to be kinder to myself. It was my brilliant partner’s suggestion to consider this young version of me when I am speaking to myself. If I wouldn’t say critical, unkind things to child me, what makes it okay to say those things to myself now?

If you feel open to sharing, what would you say to YOUR little self if you could? Let me know in the comments, or send me an email if that’s more comfortable for you.

And if that feels cringe to you, that’s okay :) just scroll on by.

About the photo: I am posing for my Gramma in my “grandchildren are pieces of the heart” t-shirt wearing my gold medal, holding my Most Outstanding (highest mark in my category) award envelope for my ballet solo at a dance festival. I was obsessed with ballet and wore that t-shirt a lot.